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On the twelfth day of the extensive military conflict between Iran and Israel, a ceasefire agreement was finally implemented. Until the agreement took effect, heavy Israeli attacks continued, causing a sharp rise in human casualties and infrastructural damage. According to Harana News Agency, a total of 1,054 people were killed and 4,476 injured. In addition to the casualties, over 537 individuals have been detained for security reasons.
Scale of Attacks and Human Losses
- Israeli airstrikes targeted 26 provinces in Iran.
- On the twelfth day, areas of Tehran, Fars, Alborz, Gilan, and West Azerbaijan were bombed.
- Tehran, with 12 targeted locations, was one of the most affected areas.
- In the final count, 417 civilians, 318 military personnel, and 319 unidentified individuals have died.
- Among the injured, over 185 women and 65 children are included.
Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure
- Motahari and Labafinejad Hospitals in Tehran were attacked.
- In Gilan, the attack on Astaneh Ashrafiyeh resulted in 16 deaths.
- Evin Prison was targeted during inmate visitation, causing partial building destruction and several deaths.
Targeting Military Infrastructure
- Parchin missile site and the IRGC Joint Headquarters at Kolahdooz Square in Tehran were main military targets.
Prison Conditions
- After the attack on Evin Prison, prisoners were transferred to Fashafouyeh; overcrowding is so severe that inmates have no space to sit.
Security Measures and Arrests
- Since the start of the clashes, 537 people have been arrested on political and security charges.
- Widespread arrests among religious minorities, especially Baha’i citizens, have been reported.
- At least 24 espionage cases have been opened in Hamedan, with several similar cases in other provinces.
- The parliament has approved an urgent two-step bill to increase penalties for “espionage.”
Communication Disruptions
- Iran’s internet remains severely disrupted; sixth day of outage.
- There are speculations about unblocking Telegram, but WhatsApp will remain blocked due to accusations of “spying for Israel.”
International Reactions
- The UN Human Rights Office declared the attack on Evin Prison a “gross violation” of international laws.
- The UN fact-finding mission also considered the attacks on residential areas of Tehran as violations of humanitarian law.
Summary:
While the ceasefire has begun, Iran remains in deep security, psychological, and infrastructural shock. The future of regional and internal relations in Iran after this crisis is uncertain and worrisome.
