Key Facts
• June 23, 2025: Israel launched attacks on Tehran and Fordo in Iran.
• Evin Prison, housing political prisoners, was partially damaged.
• Iran’s judiciary condemned the attack as a violation of international law.
• Israel Defense Minister Katz confirmed targeting regime-related sites in Tehran.
• France criticized the attack, citing risks to two French nationals in Evin Prison.
• Israel also struck routes to Fordo’s uranium enrichment facility, 200 km south of Tehran.
• Iran Health Ministry reported 500 deaths; human rights groups claim 950 fatalities.
• Israeli officials reported 24 deaths from Iranian missile strikes on Israeli cities.
• Amnesty International warned of potential war crimes due to civilian facility attacks.
• June 13, 2025: Israel began airstrikes, citing threats from Iran’s nuclear program.
• Fordo facility, previously hit by U.S. bunker-buster bombs, enriches uranium to 60% purity.
• IAEA confirmed severe damage to Fordo and other nuclear sites from recent strikes.
Summary
On June 23, 2025, Israel conducted airstrikes on Tehran and Fordo, targeting Evin Prison and routes to a uranium enrichment facility. Evin Prison, known for housing political prisoners, sustained damage, prompting international criticism, including from France. Iran reported 500 deaths, while human rights groups claim 950 fatalities. Israel cited threats from Iran’s nuclear program, which enriches uranium to near weapons-grade levels. Iran retaliated with missile strikes, killing 24 in Israel. Amnesty International raised concerns over potential war crimes. The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed significant damage to Fordo and other nuclear sites, highlighting escalating tensions in the region.
