In a shocking escalation of the ongoing Middle East conflict, Israeli forces launched a precision strike on Iran’s infamous Evin Prison early Monday morning—just one day after the United States formally entered the war in support of Israel.
In a shocking escalation of the ongoing Middle East conflict, Israeli forces launched a precision strike on Iran’s infamous Evin Prison early Monday morning—just one day after the United States formally entered the war in support of Israel.
Evin Prison, located in northern Tehran, is known internationally for housing political prisoners, journalists, dissidents, and dual nationals. Iranian state media confirmed the strike but claimed it only caused “structural damage” and denied reports of mass casualties. However, eyewitnesses and independent sources suggest that parts of the prison's high-security blocks were completely destroyed.
The Israeli military has not officially acknowledged the strike, but a senior defense official—speaking on condition of anonymity—stated that "high-value targets linked to Iran’s intelligence apparatus" were the focus of the operation.
The attack comes just 24 hours after the U.S. Department of Defense announced full-scale military involvement in response to Iranian missile attacks on Israeli cities. Pentagon officials stated that American forces had begun joint operations with Israeli defense units in what is now being called Operation Iron Vow.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard has vowed a "crushing response" to what it described as a "cowardly act of aggression." Thousands took to the streets of Tehran following the news, chanting anti-Israel and anti-American slogans.
International leaders have called for restraint amid fears that the conflict could spiral into a wider regional war. The United Nations Security Council is expected to hold an emergency session within the next 12 hours.
Human rights groups have condemned the targeting of a prison facility, calling it a violation of international law. Amnesty International issued a statement urging both sides to protect civilian lives and uphold humanitarian norms.
As tensions continue to rise, analysts warn that this latest strike marks a dangerous new chapter in an already volatile conflict, with global implications looming large.
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