Ebrahim Raeisi appointed as new judiciary chief

Ayatollah Khamenei in a decree issued on Thursday replaced Sadeq Amoli Larijani by Ebrahim Raisi Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi.

In his decree, the Leader cited the knowledge, experience, and efficiency displayed by Raeisi at various junctures and his long-term service in the Judiciary as the basis of his decision.

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