'I thought it was the end of my life': Inside Israel's attack on Iran's Evin Prison

In a recent BBC Persian interview, a prisoner recounts the terrifying events of an Israeli missile attack on Iran's Evin Prison, a notorious detention facility. The prisoner, who remained anonymous, described the chaos and fear that ensued when the missiles struck, saying, "I thought it was the end of my life." The attack, which occurred in October 2022, caused significant damage to the prison and resulted in the death of several inmates. The prisoner interviewed provided a harrowing account of the incident, describing the explosions, the shaking of the building, and the scramble of fellow prisoners to find safety. The interview sheds light on the conditions and experiences of those incarcerated in Evin Prison, which has long been criticized for its human rights abuses and mistreatment of prisoners. The attack has further fueled international scrutiny and calls for reform within Iran's prison system.