The recent Israeli airstrikes targeting Tehran’s Evin prison and the Fordo nuclear site have escalated tensions with Iran, leading to condemnation from international figures and raising serious humanitarian concerns.**
Israel Strikes Evin Prison, Escalating Tensions in Iran**
Israel Strikes Evin Prison, Escalating Tensions in Iran**
Israel's military operations in Tehran continue with strikes on Evin prison and nuclear facilities, raising international concerns over civilian safety and regional stability.**
Israel has intensified its military actions in Iran, targeting the infamous Evin prison in Tehran, where numerous political prisoners are held. Iran's judiciary reported damage to the facility and stated that the situation was "under control". Footage from state TV revealed rescue efforts at the site, which included first responders carrying casualties away and searching for survivors amidst wreckage. The Israeli Defense Minister identified the operation as directed against "regime targets" to combat government oppression in Iran.
France's foreign minister described the assault on Evin prison as "unacceptable," especially since two French nationals are currently incarcerated there. Meanwhile, the Israeli military claimed to have disrupted access routes to the Fordo uranium enrichment plant as part of its operation against Iran's nuclear ambitions. Iranian ballistic missiles retaliated and caused destruction in several Israeli locations, resulting in casualties on both sides.
Evin prison, notorious for holding political dissidents and journalists, reportedly experienced significant damage. Witnesses described a powerful explosion that shattered nearby windows, prompting anxiety over the safety of inmates. Reports indicated injuries among visitors and potential harm to prisoners, although specifics regarding civilian casualties remained unclear.
Amnesty International criticized the strikes, asserting that targeting civilian objects violates international law and could constitute a war crime. Former inmate Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe expressed deep concern for those still trapped inside, emphasizing the psychological impact of such violence on both prisoners and their families.
In response to attacks on their facilities, Iranian officials condemned the escalation as reckless and a violation of sovereign rights. The assault on the nuclear site at Fordo, which had been evacuated prior to the strike, was also highlighted, with the Israeli military declaring the strikes essential for national security.
The situation remains volatile as the international community watches closely, with calls for restraint amid fears of a broader conflict igniting in the region.
