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Iran conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP, data through 31 Jul 2026. Updated automatically as new monthly releases are published.
The level of recorded violence in Iran was stable over the 90 days to 31 Jul 2026: 59 events, close to the 69 of the prior quarter, with 143 estimated deaths.
The 12-month total for Iran stands at 181 events and 23,661 estimated deaths. That is +141% on the previous 12 months. 76% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 7,196.
Violence in the last 90 days was concentrated in Sistan and Baluchestan province (14), Kordestan province (9), West Azarbaijan province (9), which together account for 54% of recorded events.
The most frequently recorded parties over the last 12 months were Government of Iran, Government of Israel, Government of United States of America, Jaish al-Adl.
Events in Iran, last 90 days
Monthly trend
Most affected regions
| Region | Events, 90d | Change | Events, 12m | Deaths, 12m | Last event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sistan and Baluchestan province | 14 | +56% | 42 | 90 | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Kordestan province | 9 | +800% | 11 | 20 | 30 Jul 2026 |
| West Azarbaijan province | 9 | +800% | 10 | 29 | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Hormozgan province | 7 | +17% | 14 | 223 | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Khuzestan province | 7 | +250% | 10 | 24 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Kermanshah province | 2 | new | 5 | 15 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Tehran province | 1 | -95% | 24 | 293 | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Esfahan province | 0 | -100% | 13 | 5,567 | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Fars province | 0 | -100% | 5 | 107 | 25 Mar 2026 |
17 further first-level administrative areas had fewer than 5 recorded events in the last 12 months and are not listed separately.
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2026 | Hormozgan province | Government of Iran vs Government of Israel, Government of United States of America State-based, 1 civilian | 7 |
| 15 Jul 2026 | Sistan and Baluchestan province | Government of Iran vs Government of Israel, Government of United States of America State-based | 7 |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Hormozgan province | Government of Iran vs Government of Israel, Government of United States of America State-based | 7 |
| 8 Jul 2026 | — | Government of Iran vs Government of Israel, Government of United States of America State-based | 6 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | West Azarbaijan province | Government of Iran vs KDPI State-based | 6 |
| 1 Jul 2026 | West Azarbaijan province | Government of Iran vs KDPI State-based | 5 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | Sistan and Baluchestan province | Government of Iran vs Jaish al-Adl State-based | 5 |
| 4 May 2026 | — | Government of Iran vs Government of Israel, Government of United States of America State-based, 5 civilian | 5 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | Kordestan province | Government of Iran vs PJAK State-based | 4 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Khuzestan province | Government of Iran vs Government of Israel, Government of United States of America State-based | 4 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Iran | 165 | 23,635 |
| Government of Israel, Government of United States of America | 79 | 3,622 |
| Jaish al-Adl | 32 | 72 |
| Unidentified armed group | 23 | 39 |
| PJAK | 10 | 25 |
| KDPI | 3 | 13 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 137 | 76% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 44 | 24% |
Long-run view: events per year
| Year | Events | Est. deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 12 | 58 | |
| 2018 | 18 | 92 | |
| 2019 | 89 | 313 | |
| 2020 | 26 | 246 | |
| 2021 | 34 | 82 | |
| 2022 | 158 | 251 | |
| 2023 | 13 | 43 | |
| 2024 | 34 | 223 | |
| 2025 | 76 | 1,268 | |
| 2026 (to date) | 160 | 23,619 |
Annual figures from the UCDP GED main release (through the last full year) plus Candidate Events for the current year, which are provisional.
Recent reports and news
Humanitarian reports (ReliefWeb)
- UNHCR Islamic Republic of Iran: 2026 Funding Update (as of 31 August 2026) ReliefWeb, 15 Sep 2026
- Iran: UNHCR Middle East Situation: Emergency Update #23 as of 9 September 2026 ReliefWeb, 10 Sep 2026
- WFP welcomes Japan's USD 2 million emergency contribution for families affected by conflict in Iran ReliefWeb, 10 Sep 2026
- WFP Iran Country Brief, August 2026 (Reporting period: July 2026) ReliefWeb, 1 Sep 2026
- Islamic Republic of Iran: Humanitarian Update No. 07 | As of 31 July 2026 ReliefWeb, 31 Aug 2026
- Iran: UNHCR Middle East Situation: Emergency Update #22 as of 6 August 2026 ReliefWeb, 9 Aug 2026
- Iran-Afghanistan - Returns Emergency Response #32 (as of 1 August 2026) ReliefWeb, 7 Aug 2026
- Iran | Complex Emergency - Operation Update #1 (MDRIR018) ReliefWeb, 6 Aug 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Iran in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 181 organized-violence events in Iran between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 23,661 deaths.
Is violence in Iran increasing or decreasing?
Broadly stable. Events in the last 90 days (59) were within 20% of the preceding 90 days (69).
Which regions of Iran are most affected?
Over the last 90 days the most events were recorded in Sistan and Baluchestan province (14), Kordestan province (9), West Azarbaijan province (9), Hormozgan province (7), Khuzestan province (7).
What kind of violence is recorded in Iran?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Iran, 76% of events over the last 12 months were state-based armed conflict.
Where does this data come from?
Event counts and death estimates come from the Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) Georeferenced Event Dataset and its monthly Candidate Events releases, published under CC BY 4.0. Figures use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. Data on this page runs through 31 Jul 2026.
Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. Candidate Events for the current year are provisional and may be revised in the next annual GED release. See methodology.