Abdolrahim Mousavi, the Chief of Staff of Iran’s armed forces, expressed skepticism regarding Israel’s commitment to the ceasefire that concluded their recent 12-day conflict. “We did not initiate this war; however, we have fiercely responded to the aggressor. Our doubts surrounding the enemy’s adherence to the ceasefire mean we remain prepared to act decisively if provoked again,” he stated, as reported by state television—this coming just six days into the ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump.
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His remarks were made following the Iranian judiciary’s announcement that an airstrike on Tehran’s Evin prison had resulted in the deaths of at least 71 individuals during the recent conflict.
The airstrike on Monday severely damaged part of the administrative building of Evin, a heavily fortified complex in northern Tehran known to hold political prisoners and foreign nationals, as highlighted by various human rights organizations. “We must remember that the victims included staff members, guards, inmates, visiting relatives, and even local residents,” Mr. Jahangir explained.
Visual evidence shared by the judiciary depicted the devastation: crumbled walls, collapsing ceilings, and debris strewn across waiting areas. They also indicated that sections of the medical center and visiting facilities had been targeted.
Following the strike, Iranian authorities reported that inmates were relocated from Evin prison, although the specifics regarding their identities or numbers were not disclosed. Among the former detainees are notable figures such as Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, as well as several French nationals and other foreigners.
In a related development, the head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog indicated that Iran could produce enriched uranium “in a matter of months.” This assessment stands in stark contrast to U.S. President Trump’s assertion that Iran’s nuclear ambitions were significantly hindered by recent military strikes.
In an interview with CBS, Mr. Grossi acknowledged the extent of the damage caused by U.S. stealth bombers to Iran’s nuclear facilities, noting that while some impact was felt, it was not entirely crippling. “The priority is to return to Iran’s nuclear complexes to evaluate the effects of these military actions,” he added.
In the midst of rising tensions, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt made a high-profile visit to the site of an Iranian missile strike near Tel Aviv, emphasizing Germany’s support for Israel. “We must deepen our support for Israel,” he stated while standing amid the rubble in Bat Yam, where the strike claimed nine lives, including three children.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar hailed Dobrindt’s visit as a gesture of “solidarity” and urged the global community to reinstate sanctions against Iran. Furthermore, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz noted during a G7 summit in Canada that Israel was performing the “dirty work… for all of us” by targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
During the duration of the 12-day conflict, Israel reported suffering from over 50 missile strikes, resulting in 28 fatalities. Meanwhile, Iranian official sources indicated that at least 627 civilians lost their lives and nearly 4,900 were injured due to Israeli airstrikes.
Edited By Ali Musa
Axadle Times International – Monitoring
