'I thought it was the end of my life': Inside Israel's attack on Iran's Evin Prison
Summary
On June 23, Israel targeted Iran's Evin Prison in a missile attack, resulting in 80 deaths, including prison staff, inmates, and others. The Israel Defense Forces stated the facility was used for intelligence tasks against Israel, while Human Rights Watch criticized the strikes as unlawfully indiscriminate. The attack occurred during the last moments of the Israel-Iran war.Key Facts
- The attack on Evin Prison happened on June 23.
- Evin Prison is in Tehran and is known for holding political prisoners.
- Israel's strike killed 80 people, according to Iranian authorities.
- Victims included prison staff, inmates, medical workers, visitors, and nearby residents.
- Human Rights Watch labeled the attack as possibly a war crime.
- The Israel Defense Forces claimed the prison was used for intelligence operations against Israel.
- Iranian officials reported that 75 inmates escaped during the aftermath, with some later returning.
- BBC News Persian confirmed the details of three specific victims of the attack.
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