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Israeli Airstrike on Evin Prison Kills 71 Pre-Ceasefire

6/29/2025

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Israeli Airstrike Devastation

An Israeli airstrike on Tehran's Evin Prison claimed the lives of at least 71 individuals, including staff, guards, and inmates, just moments before a ceasefire was set to begin. This devastating attack is part of an ongoing conflict that erupted on June 13, which has already resulted in over 600 fatalities, with Evin Prison notorious for holding political prisoners.

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Farzadi's Narrow Escape

In a dramatic turn of events, Israeli intelligence alerted Hedayatollah Farzadi, the head of Tehran's notorious Evin Prison, to free political prisoners ahead of an impending airstrike. Farzadi narrowly escaped just before the strike, which tragically claimed 71 lives. Accused of egregious human rights violations, he faces sanctions from the U.S. and EU for his treatment of dissidents.

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Historical Context

In 1988, the Iranian government executed thousands of political prisoners during the "Death Commission" purges, marking a significant human rights violation. In response, the U.S. and EU imposed sanctions on officials like Hedayatollah Farzadi. The recent airstrike on Evin Prison, which killed at least 71 people, underscores the ongoing struggle for human rights in Iran and the international community's condemnation of such abuses.

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Israeli Airstrike Devastation

An Israeli airstrike on Tehran's Evin Prison claimed the lives of at least 71 individuals, including staff, guards, and inmates, just moments before a ceasefire was set to begin. This devastating attack is part of an ongoing conflict that erupted on June 13, which has already resulted in over 600 fatalities, with Evin Prison notorious for holding political prisoners.

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