Iranian judge assassinated in Shiraz; assailants flee the scene

Iranian judicial authorities have confirmed the assassination of Judge Ehsan Bagheri, head of Branch 102 of the Criminal Court in southern Iranian city of Shiraz, in what official described a “terrorist attack” early Tuesday morning.

According to the Chief Justice of Fars Province, two unidentified individuals attacked Judge Bagheri with a bladed weapon while he was on his way to work. Despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Security and intelligence officials, along with a special homicide prosecutor, immediately launched an investigation at the crime scene. The suspects fled and remain at large.

Judge Bagheri, 38, had more than 12 years of judicial experience.

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