TEHRAN, Iran — A series of military strikes targeting areas just outside the capital city of Tehran has resulted in the deaths of at least 18 people. According to officials in Alborz province, a region located in the northern part of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the attacks occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The strikes hit residential neighborhoods, leading to a significant loss of civilian life.
A deputy governor of Alborz province confirmed the casualty figures through the Mizan Online website, which is the official news outlet of the Iranian judiciary, and the Fars news agency. The official stated that the strikes were carried out by United States and Israeli forces. Among those confirmed dead are two young children. In addition to the fatalities, 24 other individuals sustained various injuries during the morning bombardment.
The situation remains dire as the Iranian government has not provided a comprehensive update on the total number of casualties across the country in recent days. Reporting restrictions within the Islamic Republic of Iran have made it difficult for international news organizations to independently verify the exact death tolls at the specific sites of the strikes.
Okay News reports that the conflict has taken a heavy toll on the population over several months. Data provided by the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), a United States based organization that monitors human rights conditions in Iran, suggests a much higher cumulative figure. On Monday, April 6, 2026, the agency reported that at least 3,597 people have been killed since the onset of hostilities. This total includes 1,665 civilians, of which 248 were children. The data also accounts for 1,221 military personnel and 711 individuals whose specific roles or status remain unclassified.
The strikes in Alborz province follow a pattern of intensified military activity. Just one day prior, on Monday, April 6, 2026, technicians reportedly restored the gas supply to parts of Tehran. The utility had been disrupted following a separate attack on a gas pressure reduction station and metering facilities located at the Sharif University of Technology, a prominent public research university in Tehran. That specific incident caused a significant gas leak but underscored the vulnerability of the city’s infrastructure. As the military campaign continues, international observers remain concerned about the rising civilian impact and the potential for further escalation in the region.
