Iraniannews sources claim over 70 deceased following Israeli attack on an Iranian prison
Unleashing Havoc in Tehran: Israel's Attack on Evin Prison
In the heart of Tehran on a fateful Monday, Israel unleashed havoc with an attack that left 71 souls counting stars above—victims from prison administrative staff, conscripted soldiers, inmates, families of prisoners, and even neighborhood neighbors[1]. This grim revelation came from Asghar Jahangir, the Iranian judiciary's spokesperson, confirming the deaths in a Sunday statement[2].
The aftermath of this brutal onslaught saw much damage inflicted in the surrounding area, according to state-affiliated news agency Fars[2]. It was the Israeli military that set its sights on the entrance of Evin, Iran's notorious prison, a fact corroborated both by Israel's defense minister and Iranian state news[2].
Evin Prison, with a long-standing record of human rights abuses under its belt, is infamous for its treatment of political activists, journalists, and musicians[3].
The motivation behind Israel's audacious attack remains shrouded in mystery. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, taciturn as ever, acknowledged Evin as a target, alongside several other critical sites like the flagship building of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Basij headquarters[2].
France lashed out at the strike, enraged by its potential dangers that threatened two French nationals, Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris[4]. The couple had been hostages for three grim years after they were arrested in Iran in May 2022[4]. Iranian authorities, in their usual manipulative tactic, proceeded to broadcast a coerced confession from the pair, accusing Kohler of being an agent for France's intelligence services[4].
Just as the clock struck midnight on June 23, 2025, a ceasefire was declared between Iran and Israel[5]. After 12 nerve-wracking days of tit-for-tat strikes, this truce seemed like a fleeting glimmer of hope in an otherwise tumultuous conflict.
[1] Enrichment Data: The Israeli airstrike took place in June 2025, targeting Evin Prison in Tehran. The attack was part of the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, with Evin Prison presumably significant in Iran's security and intelligence apparatus.[2] Enrichment Data: The attack resulted in the death of 71 people, caused severe damage to the prison facility, and inflicted destruction on the surrounding area.[3] Enrichment Data: Evin Prison has a long history of human rights abuses, predominantly implicating political activists, journalists, and musicians.[4] Enrichment Data: The couple was arrested on suspicion of espionage in May 2022 and forced to provide a coerced confession to Iranian state television later in the year.[5] Enrichment Data: The ceasefire between Iran and Israel was announced on June 23, 2025, after 12 days of continuous conflict.
The attack on Evin Prison in Tehran, a notorious facility known for its human rights abuses against political activists, journalists, and musicians, escalated war-and-conflicts between Iran and Israel in the midst of the Middle East. The aftermath of this attack was significant, causing widespread damage in the region and resulting in the death of 71 souls, including general-news figures such as prison administrative staff, conscripted soldiers, inmates, families of prisoners, and even neighborhood neighbors. The world continues to monitor the political implications of this conflict, with France, in particular, expressing concern due to the potential endangerment of two French nationals imprisoned in Iran.
