An unidentified gunman killed two high-profile judges in Tehran, in what authorities claim was a terrorist attack, underlining the pervasive threats faced by legal officials.
The judges, Ali Razini and Mohammad Moqiseh, had long-tenured careers in the judiciary, presiding over critical cases tied to national security, espionage, and terrorism.
Iranian officials describe the shooting as targeted assassinations, reflecting the grave risks that judiciary members encounter, especially those engaged in sensitive legal matters.
The police launched an investigation after the attacker, who reportedly killed himself, executed the targeted assault near the Supreme Court headquarters.
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