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23 Jun 2025 · Day 11 of 12

Israeli strike on Tehran's Evin prison kills dozens

IsraelEvin prisonDisputed

Israel struck Evin prison in northern Tehran, long associated with the detention of political prisoners and dual nationals. Iran's judiciary put the death toll at 71, including staff, soldiers, inmates and visiting family members; other Iranian figures ran higher. Rights groups criticized the strike on a detention facility, and the contested toll made it one of the war's most disputed single events.

Reported casualties

71 killed

Iran's judiciary reported 71 killed; other Iranian sources cited higher figures. The toll is contested and was released by Iranian authorities.

Evin prison, northern Tehran, Iran (35.797, 51.385)
Wikipedia (Israeli strikes on Evin prison)