Two Iranian Supreme Court judges were fatally shot in Tehran. Authorities are investigating possible foreign involvement, raising concerns about national security and judicial integrity.
On Saturday, an unidentified armed individual fatally shot two senior Iranian Supreme Court judges, Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghiseh, at the Supreme Court in Tehran. The gunman reportedly committed suicide while attempting to flee the scene. This tragic incident has sparked widespread condemnation and a high-priority investigation by Iranian authorities.
Incident Overview
- The attack took place at the Supreme Court in Tehran, targeting two senior judges.
- The assailant, whose identity remains undisclosed, took his own life after carrying out the attack.
- Ayatollah Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Revolution, expressed condolences, recalling previous assassination attempts on Razini, including an incident in 1999 and the killing of his brothers.
Government Response
- The Prosecutor-General of Iran has ordered an expedited investigation to bring perpetrators to justice.
- Iranian judiciary spokesman Asghar Jahangir stated that teams led by the Tehran Prosecutor's Office have already identified individuals connected to the attack and pledged immediate action.
- Jahangir commented: "The assassinations that have taken place these days indicate that the enemy has felt humiliated by the spirited resistance that the regime has shown in all areas."
Judicial Background of the Victims
- Both victims were high-profile judges with controversial records.
- The European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK), and United States (US) had sanctioned them for alleged involvement in human rights abuses.
- Ali Razini was accused of participating in extrajudicial killings of political prisoners and suppressing protests.
- Mohammad Moghiseh faced allegations of persecuting minorities and overseeing mass executions of political prisoners.
Speculation and Security Concerns
- Iran's state-run WANA News Agency suggested foreign intelligence agencies orchestrated the attack, labeling it a terrorist act.
- The agency warned of serious threats posed by the infiltration of sensitive Iranian facilities.
Source: JURIST News
