In brief
An armed assailant killed two high-profile judges outside Iran’s Supreme Court in Tehran, with authorities confirming a targeted terrorist attack. The shooter took his own life before police could apprehend him.
In a shocking incident on Saturday, an unidentified gunman shot and killed two prominent judges outside Iran’s Supreme Court in Tehran, a situation described by authorities as a terrorist attack. The incident unfolded in a square near the Supreme Court headquarters, according to reports from state-run media outlets, including the Islamic Republic News Agency. The victims, judges Ali Razini and Mohammad Moqiseh, were notable figures in the Iranian judiciary, renowned for their long tenures overseeing national security, espionage, and terrorism cases. Both judges held leadership positions within branches of the Supreme Court. In addition to the fatalities, a third judge sustained injuries during the attack, escalating concerns over security within the judicial system.Iran’s judiciary has labeled the incident as a targeted assassination, with state media, including Mizan, conveying the gravity of the situation. The gunman reportedly took his own life before authorities could intervene, prompting an ongoing investigation by police to uncover the motivations behind the attack and the individual’s identity. The shocking episode reflects deepening tensions and raises urgent questions about the safety of officials in the country.
