20 March 2026 :
March 19, 2026 - IRAN. Hrana Report on 20th day of war
The Fire of War Reaches the Caspian Sea
In the last 24 hours, and as of March 19, 2026, at 17:00 ET, HRANA has recorded at least 70 attacks across 63 incidents in 12 provinces, resulting in a total of at least 75 casualties (killed and injured, both civilian and military). Today’s attacks, for the first time, targeted areas in the Caspian Sea region. At the same time, extensive strikes were carried out on Iran’s oil and gas facilities in Asaluyeh.
According to information recorded and verified by HRANA, from the first minutes of the day until the end of March 19, 2026 (Tehran time), at least 25 civilians were killed and 5 civilians injured.
Aggregated data since the beginning of the conflict on February 28, 2026, based on incidents recorded in the incident tab and using minimum values for figures marked “more than”:
- Civilian fatalities: 1,394 people (including at least 210 minors)
- Military fatalities: 1153 people
- Unclassified fatalities (civilian/military): 639 people
In the last 24 hours, incidents were reported across multiple provinces, reflecting a geographically dispersed pattern of hostilities. In a large portion of the incidents, the method/type of attack has not yet been confirmed and has been recorded as “undetermined.” In cases where the attack type was identifiable, airstrikes and drone attacks were reported.
Preliminary analysis indicates that Tehran Province, accounting for 36% of all recorded attacks, ranks first among the provinces targeted. Fars Province follows with 13%, while the provinces of Azerbaijan and Hormozgan each account for 10%, placing them next. The list continues with Hormozgan, Isfahan, and Alborz provinces, respectively
2. List of Objectives Reported Hit
In the past 24 hours, the recorded attacks have damaged 14 distinct objectives or facilities. These include a range of different types of targets. In some cases, damage caused by nearby strikes or secondary consequences of the attacks has also been reported.
Examples of targets recorded over the past 24 hours:
- Haidar Karrar Base (Absard)
- Basij Qaramaq Base (Tabriz)
- Sarastan Launcher (Khorramshahr)
- Missile Site (Borazjan)
- Non-residential Area (Kerman vicinity)
For a number of the listed targets, the exact nature of the target (civilian/military/dual-use) is still under review, and classifications may be revised as additional information becomes available.
2.1 Facilities Protected Under International Humanitarian Law:
Under international humanitarian law, medical facilities, educational institutions, humanitarian facilities, religious sites, and emergency service centers are among the many objects that maintain special protected status and are afforded special protection. In the past 24 hours, HRANA has preliminarily recorded the following cases:
- Electronics Industries (Shiraz)
- Refinery (Shahr-e Rey)
- Majidiyeh Residential Area (Tehran)
- Customs Administration (Bandar Anzali)
- Bandarass Coastal Recreational Complex (Bandar Anzali)
In the past 24 hours, at least 25 civilians, including 3 minors, have been killed, and 5 civilians, including one woman, have been injured. All classifications are preliminary and may be updated as new information becomes available
4. Military Casualties
During the reporting period, 15 military personnel were killed. Military casualties are generally reported in the context of attacks on Army and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) bases. Where possible, organizational affiliation and operational context are being assessed; however, not all details have yet been independently verified.
In some incidents, individuals have been killed in the vicinity of military targets; however, their official status has not yet been definitively determined. These cases remain under review, and if reliable information indicating a different status becomes available, the classification may be revised accordingly.
It is believed that military casualties are significantly higher than the figures reported in these reports. However, due to the sensitive nature of military information and the limited access of human rights groups and media to locations where military forces are present, this section largely reflects reports of senior officers or military personnel who were present in urban areas
5. Confirmed but Unspecified Casualties
Of the reported casualties in the past 24 hours, 12 deaths and 18 injuries remain classified as unverified, meaning that HRANA has not yet been able to determine with sufficient certainty whether these individuals were civilians or military personnel.
Burials: Today, 18 burials resulting from attacks in previous days have been recorded.
A Note on HRANA Methodology
In line with HRANA policy, this report reflects only incidents that occurred within the territorial borders of Iran.
The information contained in this report is compiled through HRANA’s established documentation network. Data is collected from a combination of field reports, local contacts, medical and emergency sources, civil society networks, and open-source materials, including publicly available images, videos, and official statements where relevant. Each reported incident is logged and assessed through an internal review process before publication.
Given the evolving nature of hostilities, information is gathered on a rolling basis and reflects the status of documentation at the time of publication.
The figures presented in this report may not reflect the full scope of harm. Ongoing hostilities, damage to infrastructure, communication disruptions, restricted access to affected areas, and security risks for sources may limit the ability to document incidents comprehensively.
Delays in medical reporting, difficulties in confirming identities, and restricted access to certain provinces may result in temporary undercounting. As access improves or additional evidence emerges, casualty figures and incident classifications may be revised accordingly.
HRANA remains committed to transparency, methodological rigor, and the continual updating of its findings as new verified information becomes available.
