Tehran,Iran (EPICSTORIAN) — An Israeli strike on Iran’s notorious Evin prison during the recent 12-day war killed 71 individuals, according to a Sunday statement from Iran’s judiciary.
The airstrike, which occurred on June 17, targeted the heavily fortified prison in northern Tehran and has drawn condemnation from rights groups and concern from global observers.
Iran Judiciary Details Death Toll After Evin Prison Bombing
Judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir confirmed the death toll during a press briefing. The victims included prison staff, security personnel, detainees, visiting relatives, and civilians in the vicinity.
The Evin prison complex is widely known for holding political prisoners and dual nationals, including Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi and at least two French citizens.
“According to official figures, 71 people were killed in the attack on Evin prison,” Jahangir stated. Images released by the judiciary displayed collapsed structures, destroyed waiting areas, and debris scattered across the site.
The strike on Evin prison has raised questions about Israel’s military actions during the conflict, particularly given the prison’s history of detaining political figures and foreign nationals.
Human rights organizations such as Amnesty International have condemned the attack and called for immediate investigations into potential violations of international law.
Inmate Relocations and Uncertainty Following the Attack
The Iranian judiciary confirmed that prisoners were evacuated the day after the strike, although it did not disclose how many or where they were moved.
The status of high-profile detainees remains uncertain, and there are concerns among international advocates and family members abroad.
Israel Maintains Silence as Evin Strike Raises Legal Questions
Israel has not publicly commented on the specific airstrike against Evin prison. However, it acknowledged carrying out a series of targeted bombings in Iran during the June conflict.
Rights organizations are urging the United Nations and the International Criminal Court to assess whether the Tehran attack violated wartime protection protocols.
Evin’s destruction has become emblematic of the broader humanitarian toll, with the region still reeling from the aftermath of the conflict,
