Did the Israeli Airstrike on Evin Prison Harm Any Spies?

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Key Takeaways
- No Israeli spies were harmed in the Evin Prison airstrike.
- The attack resulted in the death of five inmates.
- Israel aimed to intimidate the Iranian populace.
- Iran responded forcefully with missile strikes.
- A ceasefire was reached after 12 days of conflict.
Tehran, July 13 (NationPress) The Iranian judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir confirmed that no Israeli spies were injured during the Israeli airstrike on Iran's Evin Prison that occurred in late June.
In a response to rumors suggesting that the June 23 assault on the high-security facility aimed to target imprisoned Israeli operatives, Jahangir clarified, as reported by Xinhua news agency, that five inmates lost their lives, highlighting that none were Israeli spies. He noted that among the deceased were individuals incarcerated for financial offenses.
The judiciary's news platform, Mizanonline, quoted Jahangir asserting that only a “small number” of inmates were killed, with an “insignificant number” escaping, and authorities are working to recapture them.
This attack, which resulted in over 70 fatalities, included family members, prison personnel, inmates, and residents of adjacent buildings.
Jahangir accused Israel of using the prison attack to show a blatant disregard for international law and to instill fear within Iranian society, hoping to diminish public support for the nation.
On June 13, Israel executed significant airstrikes across various regions in Iran, targeting nuclear and military facilities, resulting in the deaths of senior commanders, nuclear scientists, and numerous civilians. In retaliation, Iran launched multiple missile and drone strikes against Israel, leading to casualties and destruction.
A ceasefire was eventually established between Iran and Israel on June 24, following 12 days of conflict.