Tehran: At least 71 people were killed in an Israeli strike on Evin Prison in the Iranian capital, Tehran, last week, Irans judiciary announced yesterday.

According to Nam News Network, the victims of the June 23 attack included prison staff, conscripts, jailed convicts, visiting family members, and residents of nearby buildings. The Mizan news agency quoted judiciary spokesman, Asghar Jahangir, providing these details.

Jahangir stated that Israel's attack on the prison was both terrorist and brutal, demonstrating a disregard for international law. He highlighted that the infirmary, technical and engineering division, and the visitation area within the prison complex were specifically targeted during the assault.