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Two Prominent Judges Are Shot Dead Outside Iran’s Supreme Court
An unidentified gunman killed two high-profile judges outside Iran’s Supreme Court on Saturday in what the authorities are calling a terrorist attack, according to state-run media.
The attacker opened fire on a square near the Supreme Court headquarters in the capital, Tehran, the Islamic Republic News Agency reported.
The judges, Ali Razini and Mohammad Moqiseh, had long careers and had presided over cases involving national security, espionage and terrorism, according to a statement by the judiciary and published by state media.
Both were heads of branches of the Supreme Court. A third judge was wounded in the attack.
The Iranian judiciary described the episode as a terrorist attack and the shootings as targeted assassinations, according to Mizan, another state news outlet
The attacker killed himself before the police could arrest him, Mizan reported. The police opened an investigation.
In a shocking and tragic turn of events, two prominent judges have been shot dead outside Iran’s Supreme Court. The incident occurred this morning as the judges were on their way to work, highlighting the growing insecurity and violence in the country.
The identities of the judges have not been released, but their deaths have sent shockwaves through the legal community in Iran. President Hassan Rouhani has condemned the killings and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice.
This brazen attack on members of the judiciary is a troubling sign of the deteriorating security situation in Iran. It is imperative that the government take swift and decisive action to ensure the safety of its citizens and uphold the rule of law.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the two judges during this difficult time. May their souls rest in peace.
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