Iran Claims Israel's Strike on Evin Prison Killed 71 People

Evin Prison Strike Details

• 🎯 An Israeli attack on Tehran's Evin Prison on June 23rd resulted in the deaths of 71 people, according to Iranian judiciary spokesperson Azar Jiangir.
• 👥 The casualties included administrative staff, conscripted youth, detainees, visiting family members, and local residents.
• 💡 The strike on Iran's most notorious jail for political prisoners was part of an air war, with Israel reportedly expanding targets beyond military and nuclear sites to include pillars of Iran's ruling system.

Israeli Military Actions and Statements

• 💥 Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on X that the military struck "with unprecedented force regime targets and government repression bodies in the heart of Tehran."
• 📍 Targets mentioned included the headquarters of the Besiege paramilitary and Deine.

International Reactions and Consequences

• 🇫🇷 France's foreign minister stated that the strike endangered French citizens detained at the prison and called it unacceptable.
• ⚠️ Some groups in Israel and exiled Iranian opposition had hoped the military campaign would incite an uprising against the Islamic Republic.
• 🚨 Since the strikes and subsequent ceasefire, Iranian authorities have reportedly intensified an internal security crackdown, including mass arrests and executions, particularly in the Kurdish region.