In a significant escalation of military hostilities, the Israeli military has reportedly targeted Tehran's infamous Evin prison, which houses numerous political detainees, leaving the facility in disarray. Iran's judiciary, through its Mizan news agency, confirmed damage to the prison while announcing that "the situation on the ground is under control" following the attack. Footage captured by CCTV displayed the moment an explosion rocked one of the prison's entrances, while video from state television revealed first responders evacuating a casualty and searching for survivor corpses amid the rubble.
Israel's Defense Minister proclaimed that the strikes were aimed at "regime targets and agencies of government repression" throughout Tehran, clearly signaling a broader strategy. In tandem with the attack on Evin, strikes were also reported on routes leading to the Fordo uranium enrichment facility located south of the capital.
The timing of the Israeli strikes coincides with renewed hostilities, particularly following U.S. aircraft operations that targeted Iran's underground nuclear capabilities with bunker-busting munitions. Monday marked a grim escalation as Iranian ballistic missiles launched against various Israeli locations, one landing in the industrial district of Ashdod, reportedly disrupting electricity supplies in the vicinity.
In the past week, Israel initiated a comprehensive air campaign against Iran, citing its objective to eliminate what it terms the imminent threats stemming from Iran's nuclear and long-range missile development programs. According to Iranian health officials, Israeli airstrikes have resulted in approximately 500 casualties. However, an independent human rights organization reports a higher toll of around 950. On the flip side, Israel's authorities claim that missile strikes from Iran have claimed 24 lives within their borders, highlighting the escalating human toll of the conflict.
Israel's Defense Minister proclaimed that the strikes were aimed at "regime targets and agencies of government repression" throughout Tehran, clearly signaling a broader strategy. In tandem with the attack on Evin, strikes were also reported on routes leading to the Fordo uranium enrichment facility located south of the capital.
The timing of the Israeli strikes coincides with renewed hostilities, particularly following U.S. aircraft operations that targeted Iran's underground nuclear capabilities with bunker-busting munitions. Monday marked a grim escalation as Iranian ballistic missiles launched against various Israeli locations, one landing in the industrial district of Ashdod, reportedly disrupting electricity supplies in the vicinity.
In the past week, Israel initiated a comprehensive air campaign against Iran, citing its objective to eliminate what it terms the imminent threats stemming from Iran's nuclear and long-range missile development programs. According to Iranian health officials, Israeli airstrikes have resulted in approximately 500 casualties. However, an independent human rights organization reports a higher toll of around 950. On the flip side, Israel's authorities claim that missile strikes from Iran have claimed 24 lives within their borders, highlighting the escalating human toll of the conflict.
