Iran's judiciary says at least 71 killed in Israel's attack on Tehran's notorious Evin prison
At least 71 people were killed in Israel's attack on Tehran's Evin prison, a notorious facility where many political prisoners and dissidents have been held, Iran's judiciary said on Sunday. (AP video by Mohsen Ganji)
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