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Two veteran Iranian Supreme Court judges, known for handling high-profile cases, were shot dead in Tehran by an assailant who later took his own life.

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In Tehran, a gunman killed two hard-line judges involved in the 1988 mass executions, sparking concerns about targeted attacks on Iran's judiciary. The event coincides with Iran's economic challenges and shifting geopolitical climate.

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The two judges, Mohammad Moghiseh and Ali Razini, dealt with sensitive cases, a spokesman said. Moghiseh was known to handle death penalty cases for activists.

Two Iranian Supreme Court judges were assassinated outside a courthouse in Tehran. The shooter, whose motive remains unclear, committed suicide when authorities attempted to arrest him. The judiciary described the attack as a "planned act" and hailed the victims as "brave and experienced.

Two Iranian Supreme Court judges were killed in Tehran in a suspected targeted assassination linked to espionage cases. The incident has raised concerns over the safety of judicial figures in the country.

The assailant was not directly involved in any case under review by the court and the authorities have launched an investigation to uncover further details” Mizan Online News Agency stated.