22 March 2026 :
March 21, 2026 - IRAN. Hrana Report on 22nd day of war
More Than 50% of the Strikes Target Tehran
In the last 24 hours, and as of March 21, 2026, at 16:00 ET, HRANA has recorded at least 348 attacks across 154 incidents in 16 provinces, resulting in a total of at least 16 casualties (killed and injured, both civilian and military). These numerous attacks, carried out on the first day of the new Persian year, were concentrated 53% in Tehran Province. On that day, 3 children and 2 women were killed.
According to information recorded and verified by HRANA, from the first minutes of the day until the end of March 21, 2026 (Tehran time), at least 8 civilians were killed and 6 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: 1,406 people (including at least 210 children)
- Military fatalities: 1,167 people
- Unclassified fatalities (civilian/military): 657 people
Note on Official Statements: Alongside HRANA’s independent reports, several aggregated official statistics were also recorded today from state-affiliated media, including:
The Deputy for Security and Law Enforcement of the Khuzestan Governorate stated: “Since the beginning of the Ramadan War, 589 impacts have been recorded in the province, causing extensive damage to residential units, commercial properties, and service centers.”
The Ministry of Health announced: “At present, 970 individuals are hospitalized in medical centers. Thirteen children under the age of five have been killed, and the total number of those under 18 killed has reached 208. Seven hospitals have been evacuated, and 36 ambulances have been damaged. As of March 21, 2026, 234 women have been killed, and the number of injured women stands at 3,600.”
1. Overview of Incidents in the Last 24 Hours
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, having borne 53% of all recorded attacks, ranks first among the provinces targeted. Khuzestan Province, with 12%, and Alborz Province, with 8%, follow in the next positions. The provinces of Mazandaran, Isfahan, and Gilan come next in the ranking, respectively.
2. List of Objects Reported Hit
In the past 24 hours, the recorded attacks have damaged 24 distinct objects 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:
- Seyyed al-Shohada Regional Headquarters of the IRGC (Isfahan)
- Facility affiliated with the Navy (Bandar Abbas)
- Headquarters of the Air Force of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army (Tehran)
- Vahdati 4th Tactical Air Base (Dezful)
- Al-Ghadir IRGC (Yazd)
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:
- Ritaj Tourist and Accommodation Complex (Ahvaz)
- Shahid Ahmadi Roshan Enrichment Complex (Natanz)
- Imam Ali Hospital (Andimeshk)
- A sports hall (Tehran)
- Two passenger and fishing piers (Bushehr)
In the past 24 hours, at least 8 civilians, including 3 children and 2 women, have been killed, and 6 civilians, including 2 children and 3 women, have been injured. All classifications are preliminary and may be updated as new information becomes available
4. Military Casualties
During the reporting period, 2 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
Today, 10 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.
