Israeli Strikes Target Iran’s Evin Prison and Government Sites Near Tehran

On Monday, Iran experienced a number of new and heavier Israeli airstrikes near the capital, Tehran, just before midday. During one of those attacks, the gate of Evin prison was reportedly struck, the notorious prison which holds dual nationals and Western prisoners that are frequently used as leverage against the West, according to Iranian state TV.

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Black and white video of the attack on Evin prison circulated online on social media.

Israel's defense ministry confirmed this to be Israeli strikes against Iranian government targets in Tehran, including Evin prison.

Evin prison has political prisoners and others with legal ties to the West in sections run by the Revolutionary Guard - the powerful military force in Iran that reports to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The prison is sanctioned by the US and EU.

Iran"s judiciary Mizan news agency confirmed Israeli attacks on Evin prison, reporting damage to portions of the prison, but noting the situation was otherwise under control.

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Other targets of Israel's fresh strikes

Other targets of Israel's new missile assault were the security headquarters of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guards in Karaj, Palastine Square in Karaj; and the building of the paramilitary Basij volunteer corps; which is part of the Revolutionary guards, according to an Associated Press report.

‼️‼️‼️ Big - The Israeli Air Force is bombing the headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Tehran.

The Israel Defense Forces confirm that many high-ranking officials of the IRGC have been killed in the strikes. pic.twitter.com/XeWY2InrsR

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“The Iranian dictator will be punished with full force for attacking the Israeli home front,” the Israeli defence ministry said.

Iranian media reports said that Israel's strikes had disabled a power supply system in Tehran which had then resulted in outages.

An Iranian news agency said Israel had hit Fordow- which is a significant nuclear enrichment site located deeply in the mountains located south of Tehran; which was also struck with "bunker buster" bombs by the US strike on Saturday in support of its ally Israel.

Iran also retaliated on Monday by launching missile barrages at Israel, and also vowed to take retaliatory measures against the US.

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