The Israeli Defence Forces have launched a direct attack on Iran's Evin Prison, causing an explosion at one of the gates of the building.

CCTV footage of the prison shows the moment the explosion hits the gate of the Evin Prison, in a direct attack by the IDF. Israel's defence minister has said it was hitting "regime targets and agencies of government repression" across Tehran.

The Israeli Defence Forces have launched a direct attack on Iran's Evin Prison, causing an explosion at one of the gates of the building.CCTV footage of the prison shows the moment the explosion hits the gate of the Evin Prison, in a direct attack by the IDF. Israel's defence minister has said it wa...{ai:summary}<p>The Israeli Defence Forces have conducted a direct attack on Iran's Evin Prison, resulting in an explosion at one of its gates. This operation targets what Israel identifies as "regime targets and agencies of government repression" in Tehran, according to Israel's defense minister. </p><p>#foreignaffairs</p>

WATCH: Iran’s Evin Prison gates explode after Israeli forces strike

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