In brief
On January 18, 2025, an armed assailant opened fire on judges outside Iran’s Supreme Court in Tehran, leading to the deaths of two prominent judges, Ali Razini and Mohammad Moqiseh. State media reported that the shooter, who had targeted these judicial figures, took his own life shortly after the attack. Both judges were significant figures within the Iranian judicial system, having supervised high-stakes cases involving national security, terrorism, and espionage. This tragic incident has prompted the judiciary to condemn the act as a targeted assassination and classify it as terrorism, with investigators looking into the matter further.
The authorities are now embarking on a detailed investigation into the attack, as the nation grapples with security concerns surrounding its judicial figures. The Iranian judiciary's response highlights the severity of the attack, underscoring the precarious situation in the region regarding threats to judicial integrity and personal safety.
