Israeli airstrikes have reportedly targeted Evin Prison in northern Tehran, one of Iran’s most prominent detention centres known for holding political prisoners, according to Iranian media and international news outlets.
CNN reported on Monday that large-scale airstrikes and powerful explosions were heard in northern Tehran. Iranian media published images and accounts suggesting that Evin Prison sustained damage during the attacks.
Reports indicate that the facility’s guard towers, administrative buildings, and court sections were among the areas struck.
Evin Prison has long been associated with the detention of political dissidents, journalists, and activists, and has frequently been the focus of international human rights concerns.
Neither Israeli nor Iranian officials have issued official statements confirming or denying the reported strike. The incident comes amid escalating military tensions between Israel and Iran, with both sides trading accusations of targeting civilian and strategic infrastructure.
