HRANA News Agency – During today’s Israeli airstrikes on Tehran, Evin Prison was directly targeted. According to received reports, the prison’s main entrance gate and the judiciary building located within its compound were struck. Several conscript soldiers were reportedly killed or injured in the attack. Additionally, some prison staff and several inmates assigned to service duties, who were gardening at the time, were wounded.
HRANA’s reports indicate that windows in various parts of the prison — including Ward 4 — were shattered, though no serious structural damage has been reported so far. In the women’s ward, a section of the ceiling partially collapsed, though the damage is described as minor. The prison’s main infirmary and parts of the visiting hall also sustained damage, though no injuries have yet been reported in these areas.
A brother of a sick inmate told HRANA: “With the infirmary at Evin damaged, my sister cannot receive the critical medical care she requires. Given the lack of transparency from official sources and widespread distrust of the authorities’ assurances, we — the families of sick prisoners — are experiencing heightened anxiety and emotional strain.”
Following the strike, phone lines have been disconnected in most wards and restricted in others. All visits have been suspended until further notice. Outdoor time for inmates has been canceled, and doors to multiple wards have been locked. This report pertains to the prison’s general population; no information is currently available regarding the condition of the security wards, including Ward 209, Ward 2-A, and the Judiciary Protection Unit.
The attack has sparked widespread concern among inmates and their families. Although the majority of Evin’s current population consists of financial prisoners, due to its historical role in Iran’s political landscape, the prison has long remained a focal point for public attention and human rights oversight.
