US EditionIsrael expands war against Iran to target symbols of its power, including a notorious prison
- On Monday, Israel expanded its conflict with Iran by launching a precision airstrike on Tehran's notorious Evin Prison, damaging its main gate and nearby buildings.
- This attack followed U.S. airstrikes on multiple Iranian nuclear sites on Sunday, which heightened tensions and triggered repeated Iranian threats to close the Strait of Hormuz and retaliate.
- Evin Prison, operated by the Revolutionary Guard Corps and Ministry of Intelligence, detains thousands of political prisoners and dual nationals subjected to documented torture and abuses including sexual violence and solitary confinement.
- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz described Evin Prison as central to Iran's system of intimidation, while Foreign Minister Gideon Saar shared a video of the strike on X, captioning it "Viva la libertad!" to highlight the attack's symbolic significance.
- The strikes reflect a strategic focus on Iran's repressive institutions, sparking global concern over human rights and raising the risk of broader regional escalation amid ongoing conflict.
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On Monday, 23 June, Israel bombed places of power in Iran, including Tehran. The IDF attacked the headquarters of the Revolutionary Guards, as well as the sinister Evin prison, where hundreds of political prisoners and two French hostages are being held. The Hebrew State warns of further bombings in the coming days, targeting weapons factories, military bases and institutions linked to the Mullah regime. (International).
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