Iran confirms prisoners escaped during Israeli strike on Evin Prison
A small number of prisoners managed to escape after the bombing almost three weeks ago, said judiciary spokesman Asghar Jahangir.
He did not give an exact number.
He said five prisoners were among at least 71 people who were killed.
Israel described the attack as a symbolic blow against Iran's government.
Activists and former inmates said the attack had jeopardised the lives of political prisoners.
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