An Israeli military strike on Evin Prison in Tehran has resulted in 71 casualties, as reported by Iranian state media. The facility, known for housing political prisoners, faced the attack on June 23 amid wider escalations between Israel and Iran.
Casualties Rise in Israeli Strike on Tehran's Evin Prison
Casualties Rise in Israeli Strike on Tehran's Evin Prison
Latest reports confirm 71 deaths following a military attack on one of Iran's most notorious detention facilities during ongoing regional conflicts.
Iran’s Evin Prison, infamous for detaining political prisoners and activists, has been struck by an Israeli military operation, causing significant loss of life. According to Iranian state media reports on June 29, the attack resulted in at least 71 fatalities, including detainees, prison staff, and visiting relatives. Asghar Jahangir, a spokesman for Iran’s judiciary, stated the death toll but refrained from disclosing any names, raising concerns among families of those incarcerated who had not heard from their loved ones since the strike occurred on June 23.
Detainees at Evin include numerous political prisoners, with rights groups alleging systemic torture and abuse within the prison walls. Eye-witness accounts from former inmates have depicted a harrowing reality involving long periods of interrogation and psychological torment. The incident also highlights the broader context of tensions between Israel and Iran during an ongoing 12-day conflict, which recently concluded with a cease-fire agreement.
The Israeli defense establishment has not commented on the strike, which reportedly targeted not only Evin Prison but also other installations linked to Iran's military apparatus. Earlier military communications from Israeli officials suggested that the operation aimed at crippling entities associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) involved in domestic repression. In addition to the overall humanitarian catastrophe, Iranian health ministry figures indicate that the war's violence has claimed over 600 Iranian lives. Among the casualties, notable mention is made of Ali Ghanaatkar, the influential prosecutor associated with several high-profile detainees, including dual nationals and human rights activists.
