๐ฉธBloodbath at Evin: IDF Strike on Iran's Notorious Prison Leaves 71 Dead, Ceilings Collapsed ๐คฏ๐จ
. A devastating Israeli airstrike on Iran's infamous Evin Prison has resulted in at least 71 fatalities, sparking outrage and deepening the already volatile tensions between the two arch-foes. Iran's judiciary spokesman, Asghar Jahangir, confirmed the grim toll, stating that the victims included prison staff, soldiers, inmates, visiting family members, and even nearby residents. ๐ innocent lives lost. ๐
Hell Unleashed: The Attack on Evin's Core ๐ฅ๐ฅ
The precision strike, which occurred on June 23 โ just one day before a ceasefire between Israel and Iran took hold after a 12-day conflict โ specifically targeted critical areas within the heavily fortified complex in northern Tehran. ๐ฏ Reports indicate that the prison's administrative building was largely reduced to rubble, its ceilings collapsed, and furniture and documents torn apart. ๐๏ธ๐ rubble, chaos. The infirmary, prosecutor's office, and visiting hall were also hit, leading to a "bloodbath" as stated by eyewitnesses and initial reports. ๐ฉธ The attack tragically took place while prisoners were meeting with their families, turning what should have been a brief moment of connection into a scene of unimaginable horror. ๐ข Family ties severed. A deputy prosecutor, Ali Qenaatkar Mavardiani, was among those killed. ๐
A Symbol of Repression Targeted โ๏ธ๐ค
Evin Prison has long been synonymous with political repression in Iran, housing countless dissidents, human rights activists (including Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi), and foreign nationals. โ๏ธ Human rights organizations have consistently documented severe overcrowding, inhumane conditions, and instances of torture within its walls. ๐คฌ The IDF stated that it was targeting "regime targets and government repression bodies," implying the strike on Evin was a direct hit against a symbol of the Iranian regime's control. ๐ฏ Government oppression.
The strike has ignited a fresh wave of fear among families of political prisoners, many of whom are scrambling for information on their loved ones' fates. ๐ Where are they? Some political prisoners have reportedly been transferred to other facilities, including the notorious Qarchak Prison, known for its horrific conditions. ๐จ
International Outcry and Lingering Questions ๐โ
The attack on a civilian-populated area, particularly a prison with visiting families, has drawn strong international condemnation. ๐ข France, for instance, immediately voiced concern for its two citizens held at Evin, calling the strike "unacceptable." ๐ซ๐ท Outrage abroad.
While a ceasefire has been declared, the brazenness of the Evin Prison strike, coupled with Iran's confirmed high death toll, casts a dark shadow over the fragile truce. ๐๏ธ Questions loom large about Israel's targeting strategy and the broader implications for civilian safety in future conflicts. ๐ค The aftermath reveals a harrowing picture of destruction and loss, leaving behind a profound scar on a deeply troubled region. ๐๐๏ธ The world watches on, as the true extent of the human cost continues to unfold. ๐ Global concern.