Israel’s June 23 airstrike on Tehran’s infamous Evin Prison has left 71 people dead, according to Iranian judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir. Among the dead were detainees, military conscripts, visiting family members, prison staff, and nearby residents. The devastating attack marks a significant escalation in Israel’s targeting strategy—shifting from military and nuclear sites to political symbols of the Iranian regime.
The strike comes in the aftermath of a brutal air war between Iran and Israel, shaking the foundations of regional stability. Evin Prison, long criticized by human rights groups for its treatment of political prisoners, is now the site of mass civilian casualties. What message is Israel sending? And what comes next?
Watch our full breakdown of this unfolding geopolitical crisis.
