Gunman Kills Two Judges, Commits Suicide in Tehran

Two senior Iranian judges, Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghisseh, were killed in a shooting at the Supreme Court building in Tehran, in what officials describe as a planned assassination. The assailant, who later took his own life, reportedly infiltrated the court, with investigations underway to determine his identity and motives, which remain unclear. Both judges had prominent roles in handling cases related to national security and terrorism and were previously targeted for their controversial rulings, including harsh sentences against dissidents. President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned the act and called for swift action from security forces to identify those responsible. The incident marks a rare attack on the judiciary in Iran, raising concerns about the safety of judicial figures in the country. The attack has drawn attention to the political implications, given the judges' history of overseeing trials criticized for fairness.