In a tragic event that shook the Iranian judiciary, two senior judges were killed in a terrorist attack at the Supreme Court in Tehran. The victims, Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghiseh, were fatally shot by an unidentified gunman who subsequently took his own life. While attacks on judges remain an uncommon occurrence in Iran, the country has been no stranger to violence, having experienced a significant number of shootings in recent years. Ayatollah Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Revolution, issued a condolence message acknowledging Razini’s history of being targeted by attackers.
The prosecutor-general has launched a priority investigation, emphasizing zero tolerance for attacks on the judiciary. The incident is drawing attention to both the precarious security situation in Iran and the high-profile roles that Razini and Moghiseh played in the judicial system. Both judges were controversial figures, having been sanctioned by several Western countries for human rights abuses.
Razini has faced accusations of involvement in extrajudicial killings of political prisoners and suppression of peaceful protests. Moghiseh, meanwhile, faced criticisms regarding the violation of minority rights and overseeing the mass execution of political detainees. These roles have been a focal point of condemnation from Iran’s opposition and international observers alike.
This attack, which has been labeled a terrorist act potentially orchestrated by foreign intelligence, underscores the ongoing tensions and security threats facing Iran’s judicial leaders. The WANA News Agency of Iran has flagged the infiltration of sensitive centers in Iran as a serious concern, pointing the finger at groups such as Mojahedin-e Khalq (MEK) as likely culprits potentially operating under foreign orders to destabilize the region.
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