Supreme Court Judges Assassinated in Tehran

Two Supreme Court judges in Tehran were shot dead, and another was injured. The attacker committed suicide after the shooting. The motive is unclear, but one of the judges, Mohammad Moghiseh, was known for trials involving political prisoners.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 18-01-2025 15:01 IST | Created: 18-01-2025 15:01 IST
Supreme Court Judges Assassinated in Tehran
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In a shocking development, two Supreme Court judges were gunned down outside the Supreme Court in Tehran on Saturday. A third judge sustained injuries in the attack, reported the judiciary's Mizan news website. The perpetrator took his own life following the assault.

The incident left the city in shock and stirred numerous speculations about the potential motive behind the assassination. The slain judges, identified as Ayatollahs Mohammad Moghiseh and Ali Razini, had maintained a significant presence within the judiciary. Moghiseh, in particular, had a history of presiding over cases involving political prisoners.

This tragic event has raised concerns about the security of legal figures in Iran and the broader implications on the country's judicial landscape.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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