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Al Bawaba
3 days ago
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
Tehran: Mossad operation foiled, suspects facing harsh sentences
Published August 9th, 2025 - 01:37 GMT ALBAWABA - On Saturday, Iran's courts said that 20 people were arrested on suspicion of working for Israel's Mossad intelligence agency over the past few months. They promised to take strong action against spying. Asghar Jahangir, a spokesman for the judiciary, told reporters in Tehran that some of the suspects had their charges dropped and were freed, but he did not say how many. "The courts will not be soft on spies and agents of the Zionist regime," Jahangir said, adding that everyone who was found guilty would get harsh punishments to show others not to do the same. Once the reviews are over, all the information will be made public. The news comes just a few days after Iranian state media claimed that nuclear scientist Rouzbeh Vadi had been put to death. Vadi had been found guilty of spying for Israel and giving information about another nuclear scientist who had been killed in Israeli attacks on Iran in June. This year, Iran has dramatically increased the number of people put to death for spying. In the last few months, at least eight people accused of working with Israel have been put to death. ⚡️BREAKING Iran announces the arrest of 20 Mossad agents Full details would be made public once investigations are completed — Iran Observer (@IranObserver0) August 9, 2025 Israeli warplanes attacked Iran from the air for 12 days in June, hitting military leaders, nuclear scientists, nuclear sites, and towns and cities. In response, Tehran fired a lot of rockets and drones at Israeli land. An organization called HRANA says that the Israeli attacks killed 1,190 people in Iran. Of these, 436 were civilians and 435 were security forces members. Israel said that Iran's revenge strikes killed 28 people. The arrests and killings show that the military and intelligence conflict between Iran and Israel is getting worse. They also show that Iran is serious about stopping what it calls "Israeli infiltration." © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
Arab News
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Iran: 27 inmates are still at large following Israeli airstrike
TEHRAN, PARIS: Iran said on Tuesday 27 inmates were still at large after an Israeli airstrike last month targeted Evin prison in the north of the capital, Tehran, local media reported. The airstrikes were part of Israel's 12-day bombardment of Iran that killed about 1,100 people, while 28 were left dead in Israel in Iranian retaliatory strikes. Judiciary's news website, Mizanonline, quoted spokesman Asghar Jahangir as saying 75 prisoners had escaped following the strike, of which 48 were either recaptured or voluntarily returned. He said authorities will detain the others if they don't hand themselves over. Jahangir said the escapees were prisoners doing time for minor offenses. Between 1,500 and 2,000 prisoners were being held at the time in the prison. Iranian officials said the Israeli strike killed 71 people, but local media reported earlier in July that 80 were left dead at the time, including prison staff, soldiers, inmates and visiting family members. Authorities also said five inmates died. It's unclear why Israel targeted the prison. The New York-based Center for Human Rights had criticized Israel for striking the prison, saying it violated the principle of distinction between civilian and military targets. Amnesty International, an international nongovernmental organization that campaigns to protect human rights, called the Israeli attack 'deliberate' and 'a serious violation of international humanitarian law.' The air strikes should therefore be 'criminally investigated as war crimes,' it said. 'The Israeli military carried out multiple air strikes on Evin prison, killing and injuring scores of civilians and causing extensive damage and destruction in at least six locations across the prison complex,' Amnesty said, basing its assessment on what it said were verified video footage, satellite images and witness statements. There was nothing to suggest that Evin prison could justifiably be seen as a 'legal military objective,' it said.
Rudaw Net
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Rudaw Net
Iran says 75 escaped from notorious Tehran prison after Israeli attack
Also in Iran Trump ready to strike Iran as Tehran invites US for talks Iran announces nuclear talks with E3 in Istanbul Kurdish armed group blames Iran for deadly Sulaimani drone attack Iran says agreed to a new round of nuclear talks with E3 A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iran's judiciary on Tuesday said that 75 inmates escaped from the notorious Evin prison in Tehran following a deadly Israeli strike during the war between the arch-rivals, with 27 escapees remaining at large. An Israeli strike on the Evin prison complex during the 12-day war killed 79 people and destroyed a part of the prison's administrative building. The strike came as part of a bombardment campaign by Israel on Iranian soil that began on June 13 and triggered mass retaliation from the Islamic republic. Judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir said that 75 prisoners escaped the facility in the aftermath of the strike, with 48 later returning or being captured by authorities, with efforts to re-arrest the remaining escapees ongoing. The victims of the June 23 strike included 'administrative staff, conscripts, prisoners, families of prisoners who had come to visit or follow up on legal cases, and nearby residents,' according to Jahangir. Israel struck the prison facility following Iran's execution of a man accused of spying for Israel, with Foreign Minister Gideon Saar stating at the time that the attack on Evin was intended to deter Iran's executions. On Tuesday, Amnesty International called for a war crimes probe into Israel's strike on the prison, labeling the attack 'deliberate' and 'a serious violation of international humanitarian law.' Established in 1972, Evin Prison in northwestern Tehran has long been a symbol of political repression in Iran. The facility is known for holding political prisoners, journalists, student activists, and foreign nationals. It has been widely condemned by human rights organizations for systematic abuse, including alleged torture and the use of dual nationals as leverage in international negotiations. During the 12-day war, the head of Iran's judiciary said that suspects accused of collaborating with Israel in its war will face expedited trials and be given no leniency. Iran has released several confessions of people accused of cooperating with or spying for Israel. Such confessions are widely believed to be coerced, often obtained through threats, psychological pressure, and, in some cases, physical torture.
Fox News
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
27 inmates from notorious Iranian prison still at large after Israeli strike: Tehran
Print Close By Rachel Wolf Published July 22, 2025 Iranian media reported that 27 inmates from the notorious Evin Prison remain at large following an Israeli airstrike last month. After Israel's strike during the 12-day war, 75 inmates escaped from Evin prison, according to the Associated Press, which cited a news website affiliated with Iran's judiciary. In the article, Iranian Judiciary Spokesperson Asghar Jahangir said that out of the 75 escapees, 48 were either recaptured or returned voluntarily, the Associated Press added. Jahangir also stated that the escapees had been serving time for minor offenses. IRAN CLAIMS ITS PRESIDENT WAS INJURED IN ISRAELI AIRSTRIKE LAST MONTH In June, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, which was aimed at destroying Iran's nuclear capabilities. While Iranian officials said 71 were killed in the strike, local media reported that there were 80 killed, including staff, soldiers, inmates and visiting family members, according to the Associated Press. Sayeh Seydal, a jailed Iranian dissident who survived Israel's strike on Evin Prison, told relatives that being in the facility was a "slow death," according to the Associated Press, which obtained a recording of the conversation. "The bombing by the U.S. and Israel didn't kill us. Then the Islamic Republic brought us to a place that will practically kill us," Seydal said. On Tuesday, Amnesty International called for an investigation of Israel's strike on the prison as a possible war crime, saying it constituted "a serious violation of international humanitarian law." IRAN ACKNOWLEDGES DEATH TOLL FROM ISRAEL'S STRIKE ON NOTORIOUS EVIN PRISON Erika Guevara Rosas, who serves as Amnesty International's Senior Director for research, advocacy, policy and campaigns, said "the evidence establishes reasonable grounds to believe that the Israeli military brazenly and deliberately attacked civilian buildings." Evin Prison is infamous for its harsh conditions and became a place for Iranian officials to throw protesters. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP In 2022, the U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Iranian officials and entities responsible for a crackdown on protesters, including Evin Prison warden Hedayat Farzadi, who was known for his brutal tactics. The department said that protesters thrown in Evin Prison under Farzadi's watch were subjected to torture and physical abuse. Print Close URL
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
27 inmates are still at large following an Israeli airstrike during the 12-day war, Iran says
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran said Tuesday 27 inmates were still at large after an Israeli airstrike last month targeted Evin prison in the north of the capital, Tehran, local media reported. The airstrikes were part of Israel's 12-day bombardment of the Islamic Republic that killed about 1,100 people. while 28 were left dead in Israel in Iranian retaliatory strikes. Judiciary's news website, Mizanonline, quoted spokesman Asghar Jahangir as saying 75 prisoners had escaped following the strike, of which 48 were either recaptured or voluntarily returned. He said authorities will detain the others if they don't hand themselves over. Jahangir said the escapees were prisoners doing time for minor offenses. Iranian officials said the Israeli strike killed 71 people, but local media reported earlier in July that 80 were left dead at the time, including prison staff, soldiers, inmates and visiting family members. Authorities also said five inmates died. It's unclear why Israel targeted the prison. The Israeli Defense Ministry had said that 50 aircraft dropped 100 munitions on military targets 'based on high-quality and accurate intelligence from the Intelligence Branch.' The New York-based Center for Human Rights had criticized Israel for striking the prison, seen as a symbol of repression of any opposition, saying it violated the principle of distinction between civilian and military targets.
