Tehran: Judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir says that enemy-linked networks have been identified inside the country thanks to valuable intelligence gathered by security and intelligence forces. Speaking at a press briefing on Saturday, Jahangir assured the public that follow-ups are being carried out ‘swiftly, decisively, and precisely,’ and that more information would be shared with the public in the near future.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Jahangir responded to a question about claims that the recent attack on Evin Prison was aimed at eliminating certain spies by Israel. He stated, ‘I do not confirm this claim.’ However, he emphasized that the goal of the Israeli regime in attacking Evin Prison was to demonstrate its disregard for international norms. ‘The Zionist regime’s objective in the attack was to show that it places no value on international rules,’ he said, highlighting a pattern of human rights violations by Israel that have gone unpunished.

Jahangir described the attack as a cowardly attempt to instill fear and discourage public support for the Islamic Revolution, Islam, and Iran. He noted that the strike resulted in casualties among ordinary citizens, prison staff, judiciary employees, the families of prisoners, and local residents. He further denounced the attack on Evin Prison as ‘a terrorist act and a crime against humanity,’ saying that it violated all international norms.

He urged the international community, particularly those who frequently speak of human rights, to take concrete legal action against Israel for its crimes. Jahangir also confirmed that a small number of inmates escaped during the attack. ‘A few prisoners exploited the situation to flee, but their number is not significant,’ he said, adding that some inmates even helped the wounded and did not escape. ‘No high-profile detainees were among the escapees, and the fugitives will certainly be apprehended and returned to prison,’ he said.