Attached: 4 images Iran: “Women, Life, Freedom” against the War https://crimethinc.com/Iran2025 This statement by Iranian, Kurdish, and Afghani internationalist feminists argues that we must oppose the US and Israeli military assault on Iran while also refusing to endorse the repressive Iranian government. Genocidal imperialist projects will never liberate us, nor will patriarchal nationalist regimes protect us.
More on Israel's recent "Bombardment targets Evin Prison in Tehran", including that "Some social media accounts report that prisoners were injured. Parts of the wall and ceiling of the women's wing reportedly collapsed.",
where "Journalists, human rights defenders, political activists, and opponents of the regime are held in Evin Prison, which is notorious for serious human rights violations.
There are many female political prisoners currently imprisoned in Evin, including Pakshan Azizi, Warisha Moradi, Mahboubeh Rezaei, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi. Additionally, many male detainees who have been convicted of political crimes are also being held there."
https://anfenglish.com/kurdistan/bombardment-targets-evin-prison-in-tehran-79943
Video showing the Red Crescent rescuing people after Israel bombed around the Red Crescent's building in Tehran.
In a separate video I saw a person under a lot of concrete rubble being dug out and at least apparently surviving.
IRIB is regime media and should be treated with extreme caution, but the video is without commentary and of an otherwise already known event.
"Members of the Iranian Red Crescent Society place flowers and petals on a Red Crescent vehicle that was attacked during an Israeli airstrike on 19 June in Tehran. Israel and Iran have been exchanging fire since Israel launched strikes across Iran on 13 June as part of Operation ‘Rising Lion’"
Pic: EPA
(EPA in this context is the "European Pressphoto Agency", not USA's "Environmental Protection Agency")
More on Israel's bombing political prisoners in Evin Prison, Tehran, in a partial rough translation, from "Free Women's Union of Rojhelat [Eastern, Iran-held part of Kurdistan]" (KJAR) one of the theee sibling orgs who brought "Women! Life! Freedom!" to Iran:
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This afternoon, on [June 23, 2025], the administrative buildings, courthouse, visitation hall, Infirmary, entrance of Evin Prison, and particularly wards 8 [=political prisoners and prisoners of conscience] and the women's ward getting most damaged.
According to the families present at these wards: "In the women's ward of Evin, the wall, part of the ceiling and windows of the ward have been destroyed. However, in the absence of medical care and failure to transfer the injured to the hospital, there is no complete information regarding the physical and mental health of these prisoners."
Additionally, in ward 8, despite some prisoners being injured, the prison guards attacked the prisoners, preventing them from escaping the horrifying situation.
Furthermore, according to some reports (which require confirmation from the families of these prisoners), detainees from the security ward 209 were transferred to a location outside the prison.
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Israel bombed in particular the heroes of the "Women! Life! Freedom!"-uprisings.
"'Regime change' is only solution in Iran, Shah's son says"
https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/regime-change-is-only-solution-iran-shahs-son-says-2025-06-23/
"Yes! Yes! Pick me! Pick me! Make me King!", desperately screams the person who has almost no support at all domestically but almost exclusively by people who fled when the oppressive torturer elitist regime now up for potential "restoration" fled, now suddenly finding Netanyahu and Trump may restore the old oppressor because that oppressor also had oppression enforcement collaboration agreements with Israel, in spite of the people rejecting Israel's occupation of Palestine back then too, back when it was in power.
Yeah, no. Not you.
"Trump reportedly in situation room with Hegseth and Caine amid Iran attack on US bases"
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/jun/23/israel-iran-war-live-updates-us-trump-regime-change-middle-east-gaza-latest-news?CMP=share_btn_url&page=with%3Ablock-68598fcf8f087a952d119fd5#block-68598fcf8f087a952d119fd5
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Iran says missile attack matched number of US bombs, signaling likely desire to de-escalate
Iran said its missile attack on Al Udeid air base in Qatar matched the number of bombs dropped by the United States on Iranian nuclear sites this weekend, signaling Iran’s likely desire to deescalate, AP reports.
Iran made the announcement on Monday night in a statement from its Supreme National Security Council after the attack, which Qatar said caused no injuries.
Iran also said it targeted the base because it was outside of populated areas.
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/jun/23/israel-iran-war-live-updates-us-trump-regime-change-middle-east-gaza-latest-news?CMP=share_btn_url&page=with%3Ablock-68598f118f08c5412c197ab2#block-68598f118f08c5412c197ab2
"Reuters is [...] reporting that Iran informed the US via two diplomatic channels hours ahead of the attack [on USA Qatar base]"
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/jun/23/israel-iran-war-live-updates-us-trump-regime-change-middle-east-gaza-latest-news?CMP=share_btn_url&page=with%3Ablock-6859920a8f08c5412c197ade#block-6859920a8f08c5412c197ade
"The main remaining base in northeast Syria hosting U.S. troops is on full alert and mobilized for possible attacks by Iran or Iran-aligned groups [...]"
https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/middleeastnews/863296/main-us-base-in-syria-on-full-alert-in-case-of-possible-attack-by-iran/en?src=rss&utm_source=TheWALL360&utm_medium=Rss-articles&utm_campaign=rss&utm_term=Rss
From the Coordinating Council of Iranian Teachers' Trade Associations (teachers' union), roughly translated:
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Additional report on today's Israeli attacks on Evin Prison
• A large number of conscript soldiers, prison staff, several inmates, and some non-military individuals who visited the Evin court have been killed.
• The entrance to Ward 4 of Evin Prison, the clinic of Ward 4, the visitor's hall, and the security wards 209, 240, 241, and 2A as well as the Evin and Kachui security courts have been attacked and seriously damaged. The women's ward of Evin Prison has also been damaged.
• Political and non-political prisoners of Evin are being transferred from Evin. So far all prisoners of Ward 4 of Evin have been completely transferred to Greater Tehran Central Penitentiary.
• The Coordinating Council of Iranian Teachers' Trade Associations, while condemning Israel's attack on civilian compatriots, especially today's attack on Evin Prison, calls for an end to the war and attacks on civilians.
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Collective statement from Evin Prison, Tehran, in rough translation,
part 1 of 2:
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Today, Monday, June 23, 2025, Evin Prison was targeted by an airstrike. As a result of the impact from fighter jets attributed to Israel, parts of the administrative buildings, medical facilities, and the judicial office of the prison were severely damaged and destroyed.
Following this attack, a section of Ward 4 collapsed, windows and glass were shattered, and the interior space of the prison was destabilized. Simultaneously, many prisoners, in fear and seeking to save their lives, took refuge on lower floors, which resulted in injuries to several of them.
The prison's medical facilities have been effectively destroyed, and there are no initial resources available to address the condition of the injured inmates. Despite the deteriorating condition of some of the wounded, prison authorities have refused to transfer them to medical centers outside the prison, effectively leaving them without any care.
Meanwhile, instead of providing aid, security forces and prison guards have heavily secured the prison by deploying extensively in the wards, creating a highly secure environment. Threats, intimidation, and pressure on prisoners have increased, and we are facing double repression.
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See part 2 →
Part 2 of 2 of collective statement from Evin Prison, Tehran, in rough translation:
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Outside the prison, all routes leading to Evin have been completely blocked, and families are prevented from entering. Nevertheless, some families, despite the danger, have gathered in front of Evin Prison to learn about the fate of their loved ones.
We, the defenseless prisoners under siege, declare: In the face of bombardment, we had neither shelter nor an escape route; and in the face of the organized crime that has cast a shadow over our bodies, lives, and dignity for years, there is no shield left.
We appeal to the people, families, activists, and awakened consciences:
Do not remain silent.
Gather immediately in front of Evin Prison to save our lives.
We are injured, threatened, and may lose our lives at any moment.
A group of prisoners from Evin Prison
June 23, 2025
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Astaneh-ye Ashrafiyeh, north coast of Iran, was bombed by Israel.
Goodnight.
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Iran’s foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has responded to reports of a ceasefire with Israel, saying in a post on X.
'As Iran has repeatedly made clear: Israel launched war on Iran, not the other way around. As of now, there is NO “agreement” on any ceasefire or cessation of military operations. However, provided that the Israeli regime stops its illegal aggression against the Iranian people no later than 4 am Tehran time, we have no intention to continue our response afterwards. The final decision on the cessation of our military operations will be made later.'
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/jun/23/israel-iran-war-live-updates-us-trump-regime-change-middle-east-gaza-latest-news?CMP=share_btn_url&page=with%3Ablock-6859f6468f08c5412c197d81#block-6859f6468f08c5412c197d81
In chronological order published:
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U.S. President Donald Trump told Israel Tuesday, "Do not drop those bombs" on Iran, hours after he had said a ceasefire between the two arch-foes had taken effect.
"ISRAEL. DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS," Trump said on his Truth Social platform. "IF YOU DO IT IS A MAJOR VIOLATION. BRING YOUR PILOTS HOME, NOW!"
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AFP: https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/middleeastnews/863524/trump-tells-israel-39do-not-drop-those-bombs39-on-iran/en?src=rss&utm_source=TheWALL360&utm_medium=Rss-articles&utm_campaign=rss&utm_term=Rss
"Iranian media outlets are reporting an Israeli attack on the northern city of Babolsar"
https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/middleeastnews/863539/israel-attacks-iran39s-city-of-babolsar-says-ceasefire-came-into-effect-after-speaking-with-trump/en?src=rss&utm_source=TheWALL360&utm_medium=Rss-articles&utm_campaign=rss&utm_term=Rss
"New Israeli strikes reported by media despite Trump's command to stop"
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/trump-announces-israel-iran-ceasefire-2025-06-23/
"Iran media report explosions in country's north"
AFP: https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/middleeastnews/863546/iran-media-report-explosions-in-country39s-north/en?src=rss&utm_source=TheWALL360&utm_medium=Rss-articles&utm_campaign=rss&utm_term=Rss
In order published:
"Israel says 'refrained' from further strikes on Iran after Trump call"
AFP: https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/middleeastnews/863559/israel-says-39refrained39-from-further-strikes-on-iran-after-trump-call/en?src=rss&utm_source=TheWALL360&utm_medium=Rss-articles&utm_campaign=rss&utm_term=Rss
See, the government of USA can stop Israel's wars whenever it wants to. It just almost never wants to.
"Iran president says will respect ceasefire if Israel does"
AFP: https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/middleeastnews/863568/iran-president-says-will-respect-ceasefire-if-israel-does/en?src=rss&utm_source=TheWALL360&utm_medium=Rss-articles&utm_campaign=rss&utm_term=Rss
"Iran said Tuesday it had begun efforts to rebuild residential areas and public infrastructure damaged in Israeli strikes over 12 days"
https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/middleeastnews/863571/iran-says-to-start-rebuilding-homes2c-facilities-damaged-in-israel-st/en?src=rss&utm_source=TheWALL360&utm_medium=Rss-articles&utm_campaign=rss&utm_term=Rss
Surely they meant the Nobbly Knees Prize.