Two Iranian Supreme Court Judges Assassinated in Tehran
Gunman fatally shoots judges known for controversial rulings before taking his own life, sparking investigation into possible motives and accomplices.
- Judges Mohammad Moghiseh and Ali Razini, both tied to high-profile national security and terrorism cases, were killed inside Tehran's Supreme Court complex.
- The attacker, identified as an 'infiltrator,' used a handgun and committed suicide after the shooting; authorities are investigating potential accomplices.
- Both judges were accused of involvement in the 1988 mass executions of political dissidents and faced criticism for human rights violations in their careers.
- Moghiseh was sanctioned by the U.S. for overseeing unfair trials, while Razini survived a 1999 assassination attempt for his judicial actions.
- No group has claimed responsibility, and officials have not ruled out foreign involvement or motives tied to the judges' controversial histories.