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Meanwhile, Israel has escalated its military operations. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched an intense wave of strikes in Tehran, targeting key security and governmental sites, including the headquarters of Basich (a paramilitary militia within the IRGC), Iran’s internal security headquarters, and the notorious Evin Prison. The strike on Evin prison reportedly caused an explosion that allowed numerous political prisoners to escape, raising concerns about internal destabilization. Israeli officials, including Defense Minister Israel Katz, have publicly vowed to respond with "unprecedented force," emphasizing that Iran's aggression against Israeli civilians will be met with full retaliation.