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Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Iran says 5 inmates at Evin prison were killed in Israel's airstrike on Tehran
An Israeli airstrike on Iran's capital last month killed five inmates at Evin prison and resulted in the escape of several others, Iranian media reported Saturday. The semi-official ILNA news agency and other Iranian media quoted a spokesman for Iran's judiciary that the five inmates killed in the June 23 strike had been convicted on financial offences. The spokesman didn't name the victims or give any further details. The judiciary's own news website, Mizanonline quoted spokesman Asghar Jahangir as saying only that 'small number' of inmates were killed. He added that an 'insignificant number of inmates' had also escaped and that authorities would soon bring them back into custody. Jahangir said no one serving time at Evin prison for working with Israel's spy agency Mossad was injured in the attack. Iranian authorities last month put the death toll from the air strike at 71. But Iranian media later raised that number to 80 including staff, soldiers, inmates and visiting family members. It's unclear why Israel targeted the prison. The Israeli Defense Ministry had said on the day of the airstrikes 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. The 12-day air war left more than 1,060 dead in Iran and 28 dead in Israel.
The Hill
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Iran says 5 inmates at Evin prison were killed in Israel's airstrike on Tehran
TEHRAN (AP) — An Israeli airstrike on Iran's capital last month killed five inmates at Evin prison and resulted in the escape of several others, Iranian media reported Saturday. The semi-official ILNA news agency and other Iranian media quoted a spokesman for Iran's judiciary that the five inmates killed in the June 23 strike had been convicted on financial offences. The spokesman didn't name the victims or give any further details. The judiciary's own news website, Mizanonline quoted spokesman Asghar Jahangir as saying only that 'small number' of inmates were killed. He added that an 'insignificant number of inmates' had also escaped and that authorities would soon bring them back into custody. Jahangir said no one serving time at Evin prison for working with Israel's spy agency Mossad was injured in the attack. Iranian authorities last month put the death toll from the air strike at 71. But Iranian media later raised that number to 80 including staff, soldiers, inmates and visiting family members. It's unclear why Israel targeted the prison. The Israeli Defense Ministry had said on the day of the airstrikes 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. The 12-day air war left more than 1,060 dead in Iran and 28 dead in Israel.
Winnipeg Free Press
5 days ago
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Iran says 5 inmates at Evin prison were killed in Israel's airstrike on Tehran
TEHRAN (AP) — An Israeli airstrike on Iran's capital last month killed five inmates at Evin prison and resulted in the escape of several others, Iranian media reported Saturday. The semi-official ILNA news agency and other Iranian media quoted a spokesman for Iran's judiciary that the five inmates killed in the June 23 strike had been convicted on financial offences. The spokesman didn't name the victims or give any further details. The judiciary's own news website, Mizanonline quoted spokesman Asghar Jahangir as saying only that 'small number' of inmates were killed. He added that an 'insignificant number of inmates' had also escaped and that authorities would soon bring them back into custody. Jahangir said no one serving time at Evin prison for working with Israel's spy agency Mossad was injured in the attack. Iranian authorities last month put the death toll from the air strike at 71. But Iranian media later raised that number to 80 including staff, soldiers, inmates and visiting family members. It's unclear why Israel targeted the prison. The Israeli Defense Ministry had said on the day of the airstrikes 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. The 12-day air war left more than 1,060 dead in Iran and 28 dead in Israel.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
State media in Iran say Khamenei pardons journalists who reported woman's death, sparking protests
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's supreme leader has pardoned two female journalists who reported the death of a woman in police custody in 2022, state media reported. A report by Mizanonline, affiliated with the country's judiciary, said Niloufar Hamedi, who broke the news of Mahsa Amini's death, and Elaheh Mohammadi, who wrote about Amini's funeral, were on the list of hundreds of people pardoned by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei last week. Khamenei in the past has issued pardons on the February anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. In 2023, a court that deals with security cases sentenced the journalists to seven and six years in prison on charges including collaborating with the U.S. government and propaganda against the system. They had been out on bail since January 2024. Amini's death in police custody sparked months of protests in dozens of cities across Iran, posing one of the most serious challenges to the Islamic Republic in the past two decades. Hamedi's and Mohammadi's reporting was crucial for spreading the word in the days after Amini's death, and their detentions sparked international criticism. Nearly 100 journalists were arrested during the demonstrations. Iran for months did not offer overall casualty figures from the demonstrations, while acknowledging tens of thousands were detained. Human rights activists said at least 529 people were killed by security forces.
Associated Press
11-02-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
State media in Iran say Khamenei pardons journalists who reported woman's death, sparking protests
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's supreme leader has pardoned two female journalists who reported the death of a woman in police custody in 2022, state media reported. A report by Mizanonline, affiliated with the country's judiciary, said Niloufar Hamedi, who broke the news of Mahsa Amini's death, and Elaheh Mohammadi, who wrote about Amini's funeral, were on the list of hundreds of people pardoned by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei last week. Khamenei in the past has issued pardons on the February anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. In 2023, a court that deals with security cases sentenced the journalists to seven and six years in prison on charges including collaborating with the U.S. government and propaganda against the system. They had been out on bail since January 2024. Amini's death in police custody sparked months of protests in dozens of cities across Iran, posing one of the most serious challenges to the Islamic Republic in the past two decades. Hamedi's and Mohammadi's reporting was crucial for spreading the word in the days after Amini's death, and their detentions sparked international criticism. Nearly 100 journalists were arrested during the demonstrations. Iran for months did not offer overall casualty figures from the demonstrations, while acknowledging tens of thousands were detained. Human rights activists said at least 529 people were killed by security forces.
