Iranian Judiciary

Former Iran Central Bank chief, his deputy cleared of all graft charges

Iran’s judiciary has closed a corruption case involving former governor of the Central Bank of Iran, Valiollah Seif, and former deputy governor for foreign exchange, Ahmad Araghchi.

Iranians hold funeral for late judicial official Hossein Ali Nayyeri     

A funeral procession was held for former Iranian Judiciary official Hossein Ali Nayyeri in the capital Tehran on Saturday.

Death sentence issued in murder case of female Iranian journalist

A Tehran criminal court has issued a preliminary death sentence for a husband convicted of murdering IRNA journalist and researcher Mansoureh Ghadiri Javid, according to the victim's family lawyer.

Iran’s former Central Bank officials cleared of currency manipulation charges

Iran’s judiciary has issued a halt to the prosecution of former governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), Valiollah Seif, and former deputy governor for foreign exchange, Ahmad Araghchi, in a high-profile corruption case involving currency market manipulation.

Iran sentences 2 ex-ministers over economic corruption in Debsh tea case

Tehran’s Revolutionary Court has sentenced two former ministers from President Raisi’s administration to prison for their involvement in the high-profile Debsh Tea corruption case.

Iranian court convicts 44 people in massive fraud case

A court in Iran has found dozens of people including two former ministers guilty in a fraud and embezzlement case known as Debsh Tea.

Iran judiciary says two detained British nationals engaged in espionage 

Iran’s Judiciary Spokesperson announced that two British nationals recently arrested in Kerman face espionage charges. 

Suspects in Tehran University student murder case arrested, under investigation, judiciary confirms

In a recent development regarding the murder of Amir Mohammad Khaleghi, a 19-year-old student at the University of Tehran, the spokesperson for Iran’s Judiciary announced that the suspects involved in the case have been apprehended and are currently undergoing interrogation.

Iranian filmmakers summoned to court over award-winning film

Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha, the directors of the internationally acclaimed film My Favorite Cake, have been summoned to appear before an Iranian court in about two weeks.

Iranian journalists Elaheh Mohammadi, Niloofar Hamedi granted Leader’s amnesty

Iran’s Judiciary has announced that journalists Elaheh Mohammadi and Niloofar Hamedi have been included in the February 11 amnesty list, following the approval of the Pardon Commission.

Lawyer: Detained Iranian journalist Niloufar Hamedi pardoned

Niloufar Hamedi, an Iranian journalist who was arrested in September 2022 following nationwide unrests and deadly protests, has been pardoned, according to her lawyers, Parto Borhanpour and Hojjat Kermani. The case against Hamedi has now been closed.

Legal case filed against two Iranian actors for ‘violation of norms, religious principles’

The Judiciary of Iran has announced that a legal case has been opened against actors Reza Babak and Marzieh Boroumand following what was deemed an “act contrary to social and religious norms” during the opening ceremony of the 43rd Fajr Film Festival.

Report: Iran Political Activist, Former Editor of Kayhan, Nasiri, Released After Brief Detention

Mahdi Nasiri, the former editor of the Tehran-based newspaper Kayhan and a political activist, has been released from detention by security forces in Mashhad. This information was announced on Nasiri's Telegram channel.

Swiss national who died in prison photographed sensitive military facilities: Iran

Iran’s judiciary has announced that the Swiss national who died in custody earlier this month was arrested after taking photographs at sensitive military sites.

Iran Judiciary spokesperson: Arrests made following assassination of two senior judges

The spokesperson for Iran's judiciary announced on Sunday evening several individuals have been arrested in connection with the assassination of two prominent judges a day earlier.

Iranian court sentences controversial singer Amir Tataloo to death 

Iranian singer Amirhossein Maghsoudlou, known professionally as Amir Tataloo, has been sentenced to death by a court in Iran on charges of "sabb al-nabi" (insulting the Prophet Muhammad).

Iran’s Leader expresses condolences over martyrdom of two senior judges in Tehran

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has offered his condolences over the martyrdom of two high-profile Iranian judges in an attack in Tehran.

President Pezeshkian urges probe to identify perpetrators of attack on top judges

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for an urgent investigation to identify the perpetrators of a terrorist attack at the Supreme Court building in downtown Tehran, in which two high-profile judges were assassinated.

Judiciary: Two prominent judges shot dead in Iran

An armed infiltrator in Iran’s Supreme Court carried out on Saturday morning a planned assassination of two veteran judges “known for their fight against crimes against national security, espionage, and terrorism,” the Media Center of the Judiciary announced.

Iranian citizen detained in Italy, released 

The spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the release of Mohammad Abedini Najafabadi, an Iranian citizen who had been detained in Italy, and his return to the homeland. 

Official: Swiss national accused of espionage commits suicide in Iran’s Semnan prison

The head of the Semnan Judiciary announced that a Swiss national detained on espionage charges committed suicide this Thursday morning in Semnan Prison, in eastern Tehran.

Zahedan prosecutor: Eulogist who undermined Shia-Sunni unity arrested in Qom

A eulogist who insulted a Sunni cleric and mosque in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, has been arrested in the city of Qom, the prosecutor general of southeastern Iranian provincial capital Zahedan announced.

Iran Judiciary rejects reports actress Taraneh Alidoosti under ‘travel ban’

Iran’s Judiciary Spokesperson Asghar Jahangir has denied reports that renowned Iranian actress Taraneh Alidoosti is subject to a travel ban.

Iran Judiciary: No complains lodged against ex-FM Zarif over dual citizenship

The spokesperson for Iran’s Judiciary clarified that no complaints have been filed against former Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif or others regarding dual citizenship or relatives holding foreign citizenship.

Assailant of women in Tehran executed

The Iranian Judiciary announced on Wednesday the execution of a man who terrorized and injured 59 women and girls in the Iranian capital Tehran using an awl.

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