In brief
Two judges are murdered in Tehran, highlighting rising violence against judicial figures in Iran.
In a shocking turn of events, two senior judges were gunned down outside the Supreme Court in Tehran on Saturday, prompting officials to classify the incident as a terrorist attack. The assailant opened fire in a public square, targeting judges Ali Razini and Mohammad Moqiseh, well-known figures in Iran’s judiciary who had presided over sensitive cases related to national security, espionage, and terrorism. State-run media reported that in addition to the fatalities, a third judge was injured during the ambush. The Iranian judiciary condemned the assault as a pattern of targeted killings against prominent judicial members. The gunman, whose identity remains unknown, took his own life before law enforcement could intervene. A comprehensive investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding this troubling act of violence.This incident raises concerns about the safety of judicial employees in Iran, particularly those involved in high-stakes cases. As the nation grapples with increasing unrest, the implications for judicial integrity and public safety are serious.
