71 killed in Israeli strike on prison in Tehran: Iran's judiciary

By Xinhua Published: Jun 30, 2025 08:01 AM

This photo taken on June 29, 2025 shows the destruction at Evin Prison after the Israeli airstrike in Tehran, Iran. At least 71 people were killed in an Israeli strike on Evin Prison in the Iranian capital Tehran last week, Iran's judiciary announced on Sunday. The victims of the June 23 attack included prison staff, conscripts, jailed convicts, visiting family members, and residents of nearby buildings, the Mizan news agency quoted judiciary spokesman Asghar Jahangir as saying. (Photo: Xinhua)

At least 71 people were killed in an Israeli strike on Evin Prison in the Iranian capital Tehran last week, Iran's judiciary announced on Sunday.

The victims of the June 23 attack included prison staff, conscripts, jailed convicts, visiting family members, and residents of nearby buildings, the Mizan news agency quoted judiciary spokesman Asghar Jahangir as saying.

Jahangir said that by its "terrorist and brutal" attack on the prison, Israel once again proved its lack of commitment to international law. He noted that the sections of the infirmary, technical and engineering division, and the visitation area in the prison complex were also targeted.

He branded the attack as an "all-out crime," saying that the nearby buildings had sustained heavy damages and their residents suffered severe injuries.

On June 13, Israel launched major airstrikes on different areas in Iran, including nuclear and military sites, killing senior commanders, nuclear scientists and many civilians. Iran responded by launching several waves of missile and drone attacks on Israel.

After 12 days of fighting, a ceasefire between Iran and Israel was reached on Tuesday.