Reports related to deaths and injuries
Iran reports that the US military attacked two civilian vessels last night off the coast of Iran, allegedly transporting goods to Iranian ports, resulting in five deaths.
Asadollah Behzad Okhsari, known as Haj Behzad Rasouli, a senior official in the West Azerbaijan Intelligence Department, was killed during early morning airstrikes in West Azerbaijan on March 1, 2025. At the time of his death, he held key positions including head of the West Azerbaijan Intelligence Department, deputy of the Mahabad Intelligence Department, and commander of the province's security operations.
The Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Republic regime, claimed that the U.S. attacked two boats carrying civilians, resulting in five deaths. However, CBS reported that the U.S. targeted fast boats affiliated with the IRGC, supported by Apache helicopters, amid threats to shipping.
On X, Iraqchi described Trump's "Operation Liberty" for the Strait of Hormuz as "a dead-end project" and stated that military action cannot resolve political crises. He also warned the United States and the UAE to be cautious and not to be drawn into conflict again, acknowledging Pakistan's role in progressing negotiations.
On May 4, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social images of U.S. military assets, stating they are "100 percent operational," and claimed that Iranian military capabilities are "100 percent destroyed," including a photo of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei marked as "dead."
On Truth Social, former U.S. President Donald Trump posted an image asserting that the U.S. Navy, Air Force, and missile defense systems are fully operational, while those of the Islamic Republic are destroyed. The image also features a picture of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei with a red X mark and the word "dead" written beside it.
Fars News Agency reported that a U.S. warship was targeted with two missiles near Jask Island after ignoring Iran's warnings and subsequently withdrew from the area; the incident has not been confirmed by U.S. officials, who previously stated they would ensure safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
An innocent Iranian was executed by the Islamic Republic of Iran. Proponents of "No war with Iran" have not commented on the execution.
40-year-old Hesam Alaedin, father of young twin girls, was beaten to death in an Iranian jail after being accused of possessing a Starlink device at his home.
Iran's judiciary announced the execution of Mehrab Abdollazadeh, who was arrested during the 2022 nationwide protests and charged with involvement in the killing of security force member Abbas Fatemieh; a human rights organization claims his confessions were obtained through torture.
Reza Mohammadi Hosseini, a political prisoner in Rajaei Shahr Prison in Karaj, wrote a letter describing daily executions as a tool of fear and repression, and stated that any confession extracted under pressure is invalid. He also expressed ongoing resistance against fabricated charges and threats, and mourned the absence of his father, who was also taken by security forces.
Nahid Shirbishi, mother of Pouya Eghbali who was killed in the November 2019 protests, released a video criticizing those who insulted her family and expressed support for a recent message from Manoochehr Eghbali, Pouya's father, who is imprisoned in Hormozgan Prison.
