""In order to deal swiftly, accurately and comprehensively with the cases of the rioters," special judicial chambers will be staffed by "experienced judges" Chief Justice Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, the head of Iran's judiciary was quoted as saying by state media. "From now on, there will be no leniency for whoever helps the enemy against the Islamic Republic and the calm of the people," Ejei said, while accusing Israel and the United States of fueling the protests."
"The unrest followed a sharp drop in the national currency against major foreign currencies. President urges restraint The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, which relies on an activist network inside Iran for its reporting and has been accurate during past unrest, said at least 36 people have been killed in the ongoing violence. It said demonstrations have spread to 27 of Iran's 31 provinces."
Iran’s judiciary will fast-track trials and staff special judicial chambers with experienced judges to handle widespread protests. The judiciary declared no leniency for anyone who assists enemies against the Islamic Republic or disturbs public calm, and blamed Israel and the United States for fueling unrest. More than 2,000 people were detained in the first ten days after protests spread rapidly following anger in Tehran in late December and a sharp fall in the national currency. President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered security forces not to crack down on economic protesters, while officials said force is justified against armed attackers and rioters. Human Rights Activists News Agency reported at least 36 deaths and demonstrations in 27 provinces; authorities reported at least two security-service deaths and more than a dozen injured.
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