Israel strikes multiple IRGC and security installations

Israeli airstrikes have targeted administrative, security, and courtroom sections of Tehran’s Evin Prison, a site widely seen as a symbol of political repression in the Islamic Republic, according to information shared with Iran International.

The attack, described by the Israeli military as “symbolic,” reportedly struck the main entrance and office facilities, while detention blocks housing prisoners remained intact.

There were no reported casualties among inmates. Local sources say groups of relatives of political prisoners and concerned residents attempted to reach the facility following the strike.

IRGC’s Tasnim news said an electricity feeder in northern Tehran Evin neighborhood was hit, causing power cuts in northern Tehran.

Israeli officials have previously stated their intent to strike elements and institutions associated with state repression.

On Monday, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said, "The IDF is now attacking regime targets and government repression bodies in the heart of Tehran with unprecedented force -- for every shot at the Israeli home front, the Iranian dictator will be punished and the attacks will continue with full force."

The incident follows a series of Israeli strikes in recent days on security installations, including a special forces command post and Iran’s cyber police headquarters.

Germany's foreign minister said on Monday that Iran needs to engage in direct talks with the United States. though the European Union remains ready to play a role in negotiations.

"Iran says it only wants to negotiate with Europe and we see that as a good sign but we do also say that's not sufficient. We want to see the United States being involved," German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said, speaking to journalists in Brussels ahead of a meeting of EU foreign ministers.

"I renew my call on Iran to now be ready for talks. We have, however, been asked by the US, over the last few weeks and also just now, to remain in touch and Europe does have a role," he added.

A parliamentary bill to suspend Iran's cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog is under consideration, Ruhollah Motefakerzadeh, a member of parliament's presidium said on Monday according to state media.

Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibafalso said on Monday: "We in the parliament are seeking to pass a bill that would suspend Iran's cooperation with the IAEA until we have objective guarantees of the professional behavior of this international organization."

"The world clearly saw that the Atomic Energy Agency has not fulfilled any of its obligations and has become a political tool," he added.

Iran's Judiciary Chief on Monday accused the US President of deceit and warmongering, vowing that America's aggression against Iran would not go unanswered.

"The US President revealed his wicked nature and proved to the whole world that he is deceitful; he spoke of peace but started a war," the Judiciary Chief said.

"Undoubtedly, the aggression of the American regime against Islamic Iran will not remain unanswered, and this criminal regime will be disgraced and humiliated by the faithful and zealous people of Islamic Iran."

Iranian police have arrested 36 people in Gilan Province on charges of cooperating with Israel and attempting to destabilize the country amid ongoing tensions, a senior police official said Monday.

Hossein Hasanpour, commander of Gilan’s law enforcement forces, linked the arrests to attacks by Israel across Iran in recent days.

Hasanpour said the detainees face charges including spreading disinformation, cooperating with hostile entities, operating drones near military sites, arson, constructing homemade explosives, and collaborating with opposition groups. All individuals have been referred to judicial authorities, he added.

Authorities also seized a range of items during the operation, including communication devices, improvised explosive devices and Starlink satellite internet receivers, the report said.