Strike on Evin Prison in Tehran Results in Over 70 Deaths, Attributed to Israel
Fresh Take:
In an unexpected turn of events, a staggering 71 lives were lost when Israel's military forces bombed the Evin prison, a facility housing political prisoners in Tehran. This alarming revelation was shared by Iranian judicial authority spokesperson Asgar Jahangir, as reported by the Iranian news agency Mehr. The tragic casualties included prison employees, inmates, family members, and nearby civilians, with several others left injured.
The bombing, announced by Israel's Defense Ministry on June 23, follows a period of prolonged rocket fire between Iran and Israel that ended on a positive note with a ceasefire agreement on June 24. This ceasefire, mediated by the United States and personally enforced by President Trump, was crucial to preventing further escalation[1][2].
The Twelve-day conflict between the two nations saw Israel targeting significant Iranian nuclear and defense sites, with the US joining the combat by bombing Iranian nuclear facilities in Isfahan, Natanz, and Fordo on June 22[1].
Emerging victorious from the conflict, Israel boasts its success in curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions, while Iran acknowledges the temporary truce despite ongoing tensions[1][2]. However, allegations of ceasefire violations soon surfaced on both sides, suggesting that a lasting peace may still be out of reach[2].
gers:[1] "Israel-Iran Ceasefire: Trump Mediates U.S.-Brokered Truce," Wall Street Journal, June 24, 2025.[2] "Israel-Iran Conflict: A Timeline of Escalation and Ceasefire," The New York Times, June 24, 2025.
Elizaveta Shmakova
- The bombing of Evin prison in Tehran, a facility holding political prisoners, further intensifies the already strained relations between Iran and Israel, which come under the umbrella of war-and-conflicts and general news.
- In the wake of the bombing of Evin prison, ongoing discussions about the future of politics between Iran and Israel have been overshadowed by the latest developments, adding more conflict to general news and raising concerns about the stability of the region.
