Israeli forces executed a military strike on Evin Prison, a facility infamous for holding political dissidents and reputedly inflicting human rights abuses, with Israeli officials confirming the operation amidst ongoing tensions with Iran.
Israeli Military Targets Iran's Evin Prison in Bold Strike
Israeli Military Targets Iran's Evin Prison in Bold Strike
Israel's military action against a notorious Iranian detention center raises significant concerns about human rights and regional tensions.
June 23, 2025, 12:35 p.m. ET — In a striking move, the Israeli military targeted Iran's Evin Prison on Monday, a facility in Tehran known for incarcerating political prisoners and dissidents. Human rights advocates have condemned the prison, describing it as a microcosm of repression within Iran's authoritarian regime, where allegations of torture and executions prevail.
Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed the attack, which coincided with other military strikes throughout Tehran. Verified video evidence presented by The New York Times captured an explosion at one of the prison's main entrances, along with destruction observed near another entrance.
The rationale behind Israel's focus on Evin Prison remains unclear. There have been no immediate reports of casualties, and Iranian officials maintain they still retain control over the facility.
Evin Prison has housed thousands of inmates, including prominent political opposition figures, lawyers, journalists, and environmental activists. Among its detainees are also foreign nationals, many accused of espionage. The prison is strategically located on a hilltop in northern Tehran and is enveloped by electrified barbed-wire fencing and a minefield for security.
According to IRNA, the Iranian state news agency, the military assault resulted in "damage to parts of the facility," but they assert that the prison remains "under full control" of Iranian authorities.
Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed the attack, which coincided with other military strikes throughout Tehran. Verified video evidence presented by The New York Times captured an explosion at one of the prison's main entrances, along with destruction observed near another entrance.
The rationale behind Israel's focus on Evin Prison remains unclear. There have been no immediate reports of casualties, and Iranian officials maintain they still retain control over the facility.
Evin Prison has housed thousands of inmates, including prominent political opposition figures, lawyers, journalists, and environmental activists. Among its detainees are also foreign nationals, many accused of espionage. The prison is strategically located on a hilltop in northern Tehran and is enveloped by electrified barbed-wire fencing and a minefield for security.
According to IRNA, the Iranian state news agency, the military assault resulted in "damage to parts of the facility," but they assert that the prison remains "under full control" of Iranian authorities.
