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Dataset Scope Statement

What This Dataset Covers

This open-source dataset structures publicly available data on Iranian missile and drone attack waves against Israel and US/coalition targets, and the defensive response to those attacks.

Specifically, the dataset tracks:

  • Iranian attack waves — timing, weapon systems used, launch sites, targets, munitions counts
  • Interception events — which defense systems engaged, interception method, interceptor munitions used, phase of interception, intercepting force
  • Strike/impact events — where munitions reached the ground, damage, casualties, coordinates
  • Competing claims — what Iran/IRGC, Israel/IDF, and US/CENTCOM each claimed about specific events
  • Post-battle damage assessment (BDA) — independent third-party assessments from satellite imagery (SATINT), ground reporting, and open-source analysis
  • Reference data — Iranian weapon systems, coalition defense systems, interceptor munitions, armed forces, US bases, naval vessels

What Is Out of Scope

  • Israeli and coalition offensive operations — strikes on Iranian territory (e.g., Operation Epic Fury / Roaring Lion), IDF operations in Gaza/Lebanon, or other coalition military actions are not tracked in this dataset
  • Proxy group offensive operations — Hezbollah, Houthi, or Iraqi militia attacks on Israel are not covered except where they are explicitly coordinated as part of an Iranian True Promise wave
  • Diplomatic, political, or economic dimensions — sanctions, negotiations, domestic politics
  • Classified or non-public intelligence — this dataset relies exclusively on open-source information (OSINT)

Analytical Companion

For OSINT analysis, commentary, and visualizations built on this dataset, see the companion site repository:

  • Repo: danielrosehill/Iran-Israel-OSINT-Site (private)
  • Live site: promisedenied.com

Neutrality

This dataset aims to be factually neutral. Where Iran and Israel make contradictory claims about specific events, both claims are recorded verbatim alongside independent BDA assessments. The outcome_status field explicitly marks events as confirmed, disputed, or unverified. The dataset does not editorialize on whose claims are correct.