Sunday, January 18, 2026

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Iran Judiciary chief warns of no leniency for rioters, their supporters

Iran’s Chief Justice Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei said there would be no tolerance or leniency for those involved in recent protests, stressing that neither rioters nor their supporters could claim they were misled.

Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel’s Mossad

The Iranian Judiciary has carried out the death sentence of a man convicted of spying for Israel’s intelligence service, after the verdict was upheld by the Supreme Court and all legal procedures were completed.

Father of slain Tehran university student pardons killer

The father of Amir Mohammad Khaleqi, a talented student of the University of Tehran, has pardoned his son’s killer.

Iran’s Judiciary chief: No leniency will be shown to rioters

Iran’s Chief Justice Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei said there would be no tolerance or leniency for those involved in recent protests, stressing that neither rioters nor their supporters could claim they were misled.

Iran Judiciary: Saghar Etemadi is alive, condition stable

Iran’s Judiciary said reports claiming the death of a woman named Saghar Etemadi during recent riots and unrest are false.

Iran Judiciary says assets worth over $35 million equivalent seized in high-profile corruption case

Iran’s Judiciary has announced that all assets belonging to the convicted defendants in the case involving the children of a former first deputy head of the judiciary have been confiscated and transferred to the state.

Iran Judiciary: Verdict on Israeli spy to be issued soon

Iran’s judiciary spokesperson says the verdict in the case of a spy linked to the Israeli regime, who was arrested during the recent 12-day war, will be issued soon in Alborz Province, west of Tehran.

Iran raps dismissal of academic from U.S. university over support for Palestine

Iran’s judiciary has strongly criticized the dismissal of an Iranian academic from a US university, describing the move as another example of America’s human rights violations.

Iranian woman spared execution after victim’s family grants pardon

An Iranian woman convicted of killing her husband has been spared execution after the victim’s family granted forgiveness, officials announced on Wednesday.

Iran reissues arrest orders for seven fugitives in $3.5bn Debsh tea corruption case

Iran’s judiciary has reissued arrest orders for seven fugitives convicted in the high-profile Debsh Tea embezzlement case, according to a statement released on Wednesday.

Official says dozens of Iranian nationals jailed in US heading home

The director of Iran’s Interests Section in Washington, Abolfazl Mehrabadi, has stated that around 50 Iranian prisoners have left the United States for their home country following the strict immigration policies of US President Donald Trump’s administration.

Appeals court lifts detention order for actor Pejman Jamshidi, cites lack of new evidence

Pejman Jamshidi’s attorney says an appeals court has overturned the lower court’s ruling and lifted the actor’s detention order after determining that no new evidence had emerged to justify continued custody.

Two key organizers of Kish marathon detained over violating Iranian law

The Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor of Iran's Kish Island says two principal organizers of the Kish Marathon sports event have been detained following violations and conduct deemed contrary to legal regulations during the event.

Iran’s former transport ministry adviser sentenced for selling government posts

A former senior adviser at Iran’s Ministry of Roads and Urban Development has been handed a prison sentence and barred from public service after being found guilty of selling government positions, according to the final court ruling.

Iran Actors Guild criticizes treatment of detained performers in publicized arrest case

The Iranian Actors Guild has issued a statement expressing “deep regret and concern” over the recent arrest of several well-known actors during a private gathering and the subsequent media coverage of the incident.

Iranian court orders US to pay over $22 billion for role in 2022 unrest

Iran’s Judiciary announced on Tuesday that a Tehran civil court has issued a wide-ranging verdict ordering the US government, senior American officials, affiliated institutions and individuals to pay more than $22 billion in damages over Washington’s support for the 2022 unrest in Iran.

Iran transfers 211 Afghan prisoners to Kabul as repatriation efforts accelerate

Iran has transferred 211 Afghan prisoners to Kabul as part of an expanding bilateral program to repatriate Afghan nationals convicted in Iranian prisons, officials confirmed on Sunday.

Lawyer says actor Pejman Jamshidi returned to Iran voluntarily, alleged rape case still under investigation

The lawyer of Iranian actor and former footballer Pejman Jamshidi said his client returned to Iran of his own accord and has not been summoned by judicial authorities, while his case regarding sexual assault accusation remains in the investigation stage.

Convicted killer of cardiologist executed in Iran

Iranian authorities carried out the public execution of a man convicted of murdering Dr. Mohsen Davoudi, a prominent cardiologist in Jasuj, the cspital of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province this Tuesday morning.

Lawyer Confirms Iranian actor Pejman Jamshidi’s trip to Canada, denies rumors of migration

The lawyer of Iranian actor and former footballer Pejman Jamshidi, who has been accused of sexual assault, has confirmed that his client recently traveled to Canada, rejecting claims that Jamshidi has permanently left the country or plans to emigrate.

Iran’s Judiciary: Actor Pejman Jamshidi’s case still under preliminary investigation

Iran’s Judiciary Spokesman Asghar Jahangir has announced that the case involving actor and former footballer Pejman Jamshidi accused of sexual assault remains in the preliminary investigation phase, emphasizing that legal restrictions prevent the release of further details at this stage.

Iranian prominent actor, ex-football player detained in abduction and rape case

Pejman Jamshid, a well-known Iranian actor and former football player has been taken into custody following a complaint filed by a young woman accusing him of abduction and sexual assault.

Iran executes convicted Israel spy

The Judiciary of Qom Province, southern Tehran, announced that the death sentence of an individual convicted of espionage for Israel has been carried out following approval by the Supreme Court and the rejection of his clemency request.

Execution halted at last moment in case of murdered Tehran University student

The planned execution of a man convicted of murdering Tehran University student Amir Mohammad Khaleghi was halted at the last moment on Wednesday morning, according to the victim’s family lawyer.

Iranian court issues verdict in espionage case involving 2 French nationals

Branch of the Islamic Revolution Court of Tehran has issued its preliminary verdict against two French nationals arrested on espionage charges in March 2023.

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