🩸Bloodbath at Evin: IDF Strike on Iran's Notorious Prison Leaves 71 Dead, Ceilings Collapsed 🤯🚨
. 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. 💔 innocent lives lost. 😔
Hell Unleashed: The Attack on Evin's Core 💥🔥
The precision strike, which occurred on June 23 – just one day before a ceasefire between Israel and Iran took hold after a 12-day conflict – specifically targeted critical areas within the heavily fortified complex in northern Tehran. 🎯 Reports indicate that the prison's administrative building was largely reduced to rubble, its ceilings collapsed, and furniture and documents torn apart. 🏚️📚 rubble, chaos. The infirmary, prosecutor's office, and visiting hall were also hit, leading to a "bloodbath" as stated by eyewitnesses and initial reports. 🩸 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. 😢 Family ties severed. A deputy prosecutor, Ali Qenaatkar Mavardiani, was among those killed. 💔
A Symbol of Repression Targeted ⛓️👤
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. ⛓️ Human rights organizations have consistently documented severe overcrowding, inhumane conditions, and instances of torture within its walls. 🤬 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. 🎯 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. 😟 Where are they? Some political prisoners have reportedly been transferred to other facilities, including the notorious Qarchak Prison, known for its horrific conditions. 🚨
International Outcry and Lingering Questions 🌍❓
The attack on a civilian-populated area, particularly a prison with visiting families, has drawn strong international condemnation. 📢 France, for instance, immediately voiced concern for its two citizens held at Evin, calling the strike "unacceptable." 🇫🇷 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. 🕊️ Questions loom large about Israel's targeting strategy and the broader implications for civilian safety in future conflicts. 🤔 The aftermath reveals a harrowing picture of destruction and loss, leaving behind a profound scar on a deeply troubled region. 💔🕊️ The world watches on, as the true extent of the human cost continues to unfold. 😔 Global concern.