Iran Conflict — 2026-03-22

Hengaw Sixth Report: 5,900 Killed Including 595 Civilians Across 26 Provinces in 21 Days of War

Kurdish human rights organization Hengaw released its sixth casualty report documenting 5,900 killed in 21 days of war—595 civilians (10%), 5,305 military personnel—with strikes hitting military facilities in 184 cities across 26 of Iran's 31 provinces. Civilian dead include 127 confirmed minors and 168 women, with the highest civilian tolls in Tehran, Hormozgan, Kermanshah, and Fars provinces. Hengaw accuses Iranian authorities of 'systematic concealment' of true casualty figures, noting official Iranian Red Crescent numbers (1,444 dead) are significantly lower than field documentation.

Analysis
Hengaw figure up from 5,300 (18-day report in Mar 21 1600 INTSUM). The 600-death increase in 3 days suggests sustained strike tempo. Official Iranian figures (1,444 dead) remain 4x lower than Hengaw's independent count—a pattern consistent with state casualty suppression documented in prior conflicts.