The June 23 Israeli strike on Evin Prison has stirred international outrage, resulting in substantial casualties among political detainees. This attack intensifies the precarious situation in Iran amidst ongoing economic turmoil and brewing conflict.
Israel's Attack on Evin Prison: A Deadly Encounter with 71 Confirmed Casualties
Israel's Attack on Evin Prison: A Deadly Encounter with 71 Confirmed Casualties
In a striking incident, an Israeli airstrike on Tehran's Evin Prison claimed the lives of 71, including political prisoners, leaving families in despair.
Iranian state media confirmed on June 28 that an Israeli attack on Evin Prison in Tehran resulted in the deaths of 71 individuals, comprising dissidents, political prisoners, and prison staff. The assault raised serious concerns, particularly among the families of missing detainees who have had no updates since the strike occurred on June 23.
Asghar Jahangir, a judiciary spokesperson in Iran, reported that victims included detainees, visiting families, and staff. However, no specific identities were disclosed, prompting widespread anxiety regarding the fate of those inside. The Israeli Defense Ministry, while refraining from comment, had earlier indicated that this strike was part of a broader operation aimed at various targets associated with Iran’s military and enforcement bodies.
Compounding matters, the aftermath of the strike follows a 12-day conflict involving both Iran and the U.S., placing the nation in an extremely vulnerable state both militarily and economically. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has suggested that this turbulence presents "a golden opportunity for change," though the actual direction of such change remains uncertain as public discontent begins to resurface.
