Tehran, Iran – In a tragic attack outside the Supreme Court building in Tehran on Saturday, two judges were fatally shot, while a third was injured, according to state media reports.
The judiciary’s official website, Mizan Online, confirmed the incident, stating, “Three judges of the Supreme Court were targeted. Two of them were martyred, and one was injured.” The attacker reportedly turned the gun on himself and died at the scene.
Authorities have yet to disclose the motive behind the attack or the identity of the assailant. The injured judge was rushed to a nearby hospital, where his condition remains undisclosed.
The shocking incident has sparked an intense investigation as law enforcement seeks to uncover the circumstances surrounding the attack. Security measures have been heightened around key judicial and governmental institutions in the capital.
The killings come at a time when the judiciary plays a crucial role in addressing domestic unrest and ongoing legal matters, amplifying concerns about security threats to public officials in the country.
Condemnations have poured in from political and judicial leaders, who have called the attack a cowardly act aimed at destabilizing the judiciary’s role in upholding justice. A statement from judiciary officials emphasized their commitment to ensuring the safety of judicial personnel and bringing justice to those responsible.
Further updates are expected as investigations progress.
