Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe condemns Israeli airstrike on Iran’s Evin prison

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a British-Iranian dual national who spent five years in Evin prison, has condemned the Israeli attack on the jail, labeling it as a publicity stunt that endangered the lives of prisoners. In her Guardian article, she also criticizes the Labour government for failing to describe the attacks on Iran as unlawful, setting a dangerous precedent. Zaghari-Ratcliffe expresses concerns that the escalating conflict between the US and Iran may lead to further oppression in prison. She emphasizes that human connection and empathy are essential for freedom, rather than bombs and brutality. Former political prisoners share her sentiments, expressing horror and fear at the Israeli attacks. Zaghari-Ratcliffe believes that the lives of prisoners matter deeply to their loved ones.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/news/2025/jun/24/nazanin-zaghari-ratcliffe-denounces-israeli-attack-on-irans-evin-prison