The US State Department commented on the fire that broke out in the Iranian prison “Evin”, and said that Iran is responsible for the safety of the Americans held there.
“We are following communications from Evin Prison and are in contact with the Swiss,” State Department spokesman Ned Price tweeted.
She added that “Iran is responsible for the safety of the Americans held in Evin Prison”, calling for their immediate release.
We are urgently monitoring reports from Evin Prison. We are in contact with the Swiss as with our defensive power. Iran bears full responsibility for the safety of our illegally detained citizens, who must be released immediately.
— Ned Price (@StateDeptSpox) October 15, 2022
Earlier, a senior security official in a statement to IRNA on Saturday evening said that there had been riots and an argument between prisoners in the gang wing of Evin prison, which escalated into clashes with guards.
According to the security official, the bandits set fire to the prison warehouse with clothes, which led to a fire.
He added: “The security situation is now completely under control and firefighters are trying to control the fire.”
He stated that the elements involved in the incident were separated from other prisoners.
And video clips posted by activists and tweeters on social media on Saturday documented smoke rising from the Evin prison in the Iranian capital Tehran.
Source: agencies