Over 700 people have tragically lost their lives in Iran since the recent conflict erupted last Saturday, February 28. This grim figure was reported by the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), a prominent U.S.-based human rights monitoring organization, in its latest update released on Monday, March 2.
According to HRANA’s detailed report, as of Monday afternoon U.S. Eastern time, a staggering 742 civilians have been confirmed dead. This heartbreaking toll includes 176 children, highlighting the devastating impact on innocent lives amidst the Iran conflict. Furthermore, the agency noted that over 900 other civilians have sustained injuries, indicating widespread suffering across affected regions.
“At least 85 people were killed in the last 24 hours alone, and we are still in the process of verifying hundreds of other death reports,” CNN cited HRANA, underscoring the ongoing and rapidly evolving nature of the situation.
HRANA emphasized that its analysis remains preliminary and is subject to revision as more verified information becomes available. The volatile situation makes comprehensive reporting challenging, and these Iran casualties figures could change.
Beyond the severe human cost, HRANA’s report also documented significant damage to infrastructure over the past 24 hours. Notable civilian sites impacted include a mosque in Karaj, a city near Tehran, several residential buildings, and the governor’s office located south of the capital. The Shahid Bahonar Pier in Bandar Abbas, strategically positioned on the Strait of Hormuz, also sustained damage. Separately, the Iranian government has claimed that several hospitals in Tehran were also damaged during the hostilities.
Regarding Iran military targets, CNN, referencing the HRANA report, stated that the Kurdistan law enforcement command headquarters and the Kurdistan border guard command center in Sanandaj were among the sites reportedly hit. Additionally, an airbase in Isfahan and a military base within Tehran were reported to have incurred damage.
Crucially, these claims, both civilian and military, have yet to be independently verified. International news outlets, including CNN, have explicitly stated their inability to directly confirm the accuracy of the data provided, emphasizing the need for caution when interpreting the information about the Iran war.