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France Condemns Israeli Strike on Tehran Prison, Citing Danger to French Citizens

FRANCE 24 EnglishJuly 5, 20251 min7,715 views
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Israeli Strike on Evin Prison

  • 💥 An Israeli strike on Tehran's Evin prison has raised concerns, with footage of nearby debris circulating online.
  • ⚠️ The strike occurred approximately 500 meters from where two French citizens, Cecil Ker and Jacqu Paris, are being held.

French Citizens Detained in Iran

  • 🇫🇷 Cecil Ker and Jacqu Paris have been detained in Iran since May 2022 on espionage charges, which their families deny.
  • ⛓️ They are held in Evin prison, known for political prisoners and alleged routine torture.

French Government Response

  • 🗣️ The French president condemned the attack, stating it endangered civilians and did not serve Iran's nuclear program objectives.
  • 🤝 France's foreign minister received assurances that the French citizens were unharmed, though proof of life was not immediately provided.

Potential War Crime Allegations

  • ⚖️ The lawyer for the detainees' families urged Iran to consider the attack a potential war crime, especially if civilian buildings were deliberately targeted.
  • 🏢 Iranian media reported that the attack damaged the prison's main entrance, a prosecutor's office, and two courts within the complex.
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