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Government of Iran
Organized-violence events involving Government of Iran, as recorded by UCDP. Data through 31 Jul 2026.
Government of Iran was a party to 217 organized-violence events recorded by UCDP in the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, with 23,743 estimated deaths in those events. Activity was recorded in Iran (165), Iraq (23), United Arab Emirates (10), Lebanon (9).
In the last 90 days, 56 events involved Government of Iran, down -50% from the preceding 90 days (111).
Most frequent opposing parties: Government of Israel, Government of United States of America (108 events), Jaish al-Adl (32 events), PJAK (8 events).
Where Government of Iran was active, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Countries
| Country | Events, 12m | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | 165 | 23,635 |
| Iraq | 23 | 46 |
| United Arab Emirates | 10 | 12 |
| Lebanon | 9 | 20 |
| Israel and Palestine | 9 | 25 |
| Syria | 1 | 5 |
Most active areas
| Region | Events, 12m |
|---|---|
| Sistan and Baluchestan province Iran | 37 |
| Tehran province Iran | 23 |
| Hormozgan province Iran | 14 |
| Esfahan province Iran | 13 |
| Kordestan province Iran | 10 |
| Arbīl province Iraq | 10 |
| Khuzestan province Iran | 9 |
| West Azarbaijan province Iran | 7 |
Opposing parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Israel, Government of United States of America | 108 | 3,676 |
| Jaish al-Adl | 32 | 72 |
| PJAK | 8 | 23 |
| Government of Israel | 7 | 21 |
| KDPI | 6 | 18 |
| Komalah | 5 | 13 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 177 | 82% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 40 | 18% |
Deadliest events involving Government of Iran, last 90 days
| Date | Country | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2026 | Iraq | Qaḑā’ Sulaymānīyah Sulaymānīyah province | Government of Iran vs Komalah State-based, 5 sources | 9 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | Iran | Khamir county Hormozgan province | Government of Iran vs Government of Israel, Government of United States of America State-based, 1 civilian, 2 sources | 7 |
| 15 Jul 2026 | Iran | Bampur county Sistan and Baluchestan province | Government of Iran vs Government of Israel, Government of United States of America State-based, 2 sources | 7 |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Iran | Bandar Abbas county Hormozgan province | Government of Iran vs Government of Israel, Government of United States of America State-based | 7 |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Iran | — | Government of Iran vs Government of Israel, Government of United States of America State-based, 2 sources | 6 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | Iran | Piranshahr county West Azarbaijan province | Government of Iran vs KDPI State-based, 2 sources | 6 |
| 1 Jul 2026 | Iran | Piranshahr county West Azarbaijan province | Government of Iran vs KDPI State-based | 5 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | Iran | Sistan and Baluchestan province | Government of Iran vs Jaish al-Adl State-based | 5 |
| 4 May 2026 | Iran | — | Government of Iran vs Government of Israel, Government of United States of America State-based, 5 civilian, 2 sources | 5 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | Iran | Baneh county Kordestan province | Government of Iran vs PJAK State-based, 2 sources | 4 |
Actor names follow UCDP coding. "Government of X" covers state forces including police and allied militias where UCDP codes them under the state. See methodology.