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Khuzestan province, Iran: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Khuzestan province, data through 31 Jul 2026. Population about 4,710,509 (Wikidata).
Between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, UCDP recorded 7 organized-violence events in Khuzestan province, Iran, up +250% from 2 in the preceding 90 days. Estimated deaths in the period: 17.
Over the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, 10 events and 24 estimated deaths were recorded in Khuzestan province. That is +900% on the previous 12 months. 90% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 2. Relative to population, that is 2.1 events per million people.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Iran - Government of Israel, Government of United States of America (8 events, 20 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Apr 2026Oct 2025Jun 2025
Events in Khuzestan province, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Khuzestan province, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Bandar-e Mahshahr county | 3 | 7 |
| Ahvaz county | 2 | 7 |
| Khorramshahr county | 2 | 3 |
| Shadegan county | 1 | 3 |
| Abadan county | 1 | 3 |
| Hoveyzeh county | 1 | 1 |
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | Ahvaz county Khuzestan province | Government of Iran vs Government of Israel, Government of United States of America State-based | 4 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | Shadegan county Khuzestan province | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based | 3 |
| 13 Jul 2026 | Abadan county Khuzestan province | Government of Iran vs Government of Israel, Government of United States of America State-based, 3 sources | 3 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | Ahvaz county Khuzestan province | Government of Iran vs Government of Israel, Government of United States of America State-based | 3 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | Khorramshahr county Khuzestan province | Government of Iran vs Government of Israel, Government of United States of America State-based | 2 |
| 13 Jul 2026 | Bandar-e Mahshahr county Khuzestan province | Government of Iran vs Government of Israel, Government of United States of America State-based | 1 |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Bandar-e Mahshahr county Khuzestan province | Government of Iran vs Government of Israel, Government of United States of America State-based | 1 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Iran | 9 | 21 |
| Government of Israel, Government of United States of America | 8 | 20 |
| Unidentified armed group | 2 | 6 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Iran - Government of Israel, Government of United States of America | 8 | 20 |
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 1 | 3 |
| Government of Iran - Civilians | 1 | 1 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 9 | 90% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 1 | 10% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Khuzestan province in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 10 organized-violence events in Khuzestan province between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 24 deaths.
Is violence in Khuzestan province increasing or decreasing?
Increasing. Events in the last 90 days (7) were up +250% on the preceding 90 days (2).
Who are the main armed actors in Khuzestan province?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Government of Iran (9 events), Government of Israel, Government of United States of America (8 events), Unidentified armed group (2 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Khuzestan province?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Khuzestan province, 90% 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.
Other regions of Iran
Sistan and Baluchestan province · Kordestan province · West Azarbaijan province · Hormozgan province · Kermanshah province · Tehran province · Esfahan province · Fars province
Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.