The first and notorious director of Evin Prison who was assassinated

The prison's notoriety is further amplified by its connections to high-profile cases and international figures. Many prominent dissidents and activists, both Iranian and foreign, have been imprisoned there. Some have even gone on hunger strikes to protest their treatment and to draw attention to the plight of political prisoners in Iran. These actions have at times garnered international media coverage, shining a light on the systemic abuses occurring within the prison's walls.