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Iran: conflict events in December 2025
Monthly report from UCDP event data.
In December 2025, UCDP recorded 4 organized-violence events in Iran, with 4 estimated deaths. That is +300% compared with 1 events the month before. The death toll range is 1 to 8.
75% of the month's events were one-sided violence against civilians. Civilian deaths: 4.
Events were concentrated in Sistan and Baluchestan province (2), Tehran province (1), Lorestan province (1).
The most active pairing was Government of Iran - Civilians with 2 events.
Where events happened
Regions, December 2025
| Region | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Sistan and Baluchestan province | 2 | 1 |
| Tehran province | 1 | 2 |
| Lorestan province | 1 | 1 |
Deadliest events, December 2025
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Dec 2025 | Tehran county Tehran province | Government of Afghanistan vs Civilians One-sided, 2 civilian, 2 sources | 2 0–2 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | Kuhdasht county Lorestan province | Government of Iran vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 25 Dec 2025 | Sistan and Baluchestan province | Government of Iran vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian, 2 sources | 1 0–1 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | Zahedan county Sistan and Baluchestan province | Government of Iran vs Jaish al-Adl State-based, 2 sources | 0 0–4 |
Parties
| Party | Events |
|---|---|
| Government of Iran | 3 |
| Government of Afghanistan | 1 |
| Jaish al-Adl | 1 |
Type of violence
| Category | Events |
|---|---|
| State-based | 1 |
| Non-state | 0 |
| One-sided | 3 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. Counts use the "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.