Iran demolishes Gohardasht Prison watchtower, putting evidence of regime’s crimes at risk

Iranian authorities have demolished a watchtower at the Gohardasht Prison, a facility historically associated with human rights abuses. The demolition is part of a broader redevelopment project at the site, which has drawn criticism from human rights advocates concerned about the potential loss of physical evidence.

Observers note that the prison is linked to the 1988 massacre of political prisoners and decades of reported state-sanctioned violence. The destruction of structures at the site has raised concerns that the redevelopment may serve to obscure documentation of past regime activities.