Evin prison fire: Gun shots and sirens heard at notorious detention centre

Blaze, shots heard from prison in Iran capital amid protests

A huge fire blazed at a notorious Iranian prison where political prisoners and anti-government activists are kept in the capital. Online videos and local media also reported gunshots in the area Sa…

Gun shots and sirens heard at Iran's notorious detention centre amid protests

A blaze at a notorious jail housing political prisoners and anti-government activists in Iran’s capital killed four inmates, the country’s judiciary said on Sunday.

Fire, gunshots at Tehran jail holding political prisoners, dual nationals

State news agency IRNA said eight people were injured in the unrest, which erupted after nearly a month of protests across Iran over the death in detention of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish...

8 Injured After Fire At Iran's Evin Prison: All You Need To Know

Several political prisoners, activists and foreign nationals are incarcerated at notorious Evin prison in Tehran where the fire broke out on Saturday.

Huge fire breaks out at notorious prison in Iran amid nationwide protests

A protest broke out on the street soon afterwards, with many chanting “Death to the Dictator!”

Protests in Iran: Fire in notorious prison

There were clashes and a fire in Ewin Prison. Several people are injured and this is worrying beyond Iran's borders. more...