The Israeli Air Force bombed the gates of Iran’s Evin Prison in Tehran, targets include the Basij HQ, IRGC internal security offices, the ‘Destruction of Israel’ clock, and other regime and ideological centres.

Confirming this in a statement is the Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz, categorically stating that the Iran will be punished for every attack launched on Israel till the war goal is achieved

Katz statement read “In accordance with the directives of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and myself, the IDF is now attacking with unprecedented force regime targets and government repression bodies in the heart of Tehran, including the Basij headquarters, Evin Prison for political prisoners and opponents of the regime, the “Destruction of Israel” clock in Palestine Square, the internal security headquarters of the Revolutionary Guards, the Ideology Headquarters, and other regime targets.

“For every shot fired at the Israeli home front, the Iranian dictator will be punished and the attacks will continue with full force. We will continue to work to defend the home front and defeat the enemy until all war goals are achieved.”

Footage circulating online show an Israeli strike earlier against the entrance to Evin Prison, in the Iranian capital

This facility is notorious for holding political prisoners, journalists, academics, human rights activists, dual nationals, and foreign citizens accused of “espionage” or propaganda offenses by the Iranian Regime, often use as bargaining chips in negotiations with the West.

According to international media, the attack appears to be over, and there is currently no danger to the many onlookers and families gathering at the scene.

By: Adeoye Olorunseun Elizabeth