""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."
"More than 2,000 people have been detained in the first 10 days of protests that have spread rapidly across Iran after anger erupted in Tehran in late December. 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."
Special judicial chambers staffed by experienced judges will fast-track trials to handle rioters, and authorities warn of no leniency for those aiding perceived enemies. The judiciary accused Israel and the United States of fueling the unrest. More than 2,000 people were detained within the first 10 days after protests spread rapidly following a sharp drop in the national currency. An activist network reports at least 36 killed and demonstrations in 27 of 31 provinces. Officials report at least two security members killed and more than a dozen injured. The president ordered restraint toward economic protesters while distinguishing protesters from armed rioters.
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