Judiciary

71 killed in Israel attack on Tehran's Evin Prison

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – Spokesman for Iran’s Judiciary says that 71 people lost their lives after the Israeli regime struck the Evin Prison in Tehran last week.

Ejei asks for acceleration in Bandar Abbas port fire case

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – Head of the Iranian Judiciary Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei has ordered the local judicial authorities in Hormozgan province to hasten their investigations into the case of blast and subsequent fire at Shahid Rajaee port.

Iran elected to chair 21st SCO judicial summit in 2026

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – Tehran will host and chair the 21st Summit of Chief Justices of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states in 2026.

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Iran unveils legal strategy for SCO to counter challenges

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – Iran's Judiciary chief has proposed eight strategies to bolster legal and judicial cooperation among members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to counter worldwide challenges.

Judiciary chief arrives in China to attend SCO supreme court

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Iran's Judiciary Chief Qolam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei has arrived in China to attend the 20th summit of the chairs of supreme courts from the nine member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

Leader to meet officials of three govt. branches on Tuesday

TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei will meet with senior officials from three branches of government on Tuesday this week.

Chief justice vows providing protection for investments

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Judiciary Chief Qolam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei has assured protection for investments in the production sector after the naming of the new year of 1404 by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.

Mehdi Karroubi's house arrest lifted

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Mehdi Karroubi’s son, Hossein Karroubi, has announced that his father’s house arrest has officially ended after 15 years, following an order from Iran’s Judiciary Chief.

Two Britons arrested in Iran on charge of espionage

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – The Iranian Judiciary’s spokesman has said that two British nationals have been arrested in Iran’s southern province of Kerman on a charge of spying for the Western intelligence services.

Ejei condemns Israeli airstrikes on Syrian territory

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Judiciary Chief Hojjatoleslam Mohseni Ejei has condemned and warned against the Israeli regime's violations of the territorial integrity of Syria.

Iran holds 2nd court hearing on US-backed terror groups

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – The Iranian Judiciary held a second court hearing on complaints brought by families of those who embraced martyrdom in the fight against US-backed Takfiri terrorist groups in Iraq and Syria, known as Defenders of Holy Shrine.

Judiciary spox.:

First trial on Martyr Soleimani’s case to be held in Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s Judiciary spokesman has announced that the first trial for the assassination of General Qassem Soleimani will be held on September 7 in Iranian courts.

Iran Judiciary chief meets with Emir of Qatar

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje'i, the head of Iran Judiciary held a meeting with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim ibn Hamad Al Thani in Doha on Wednesday.

Iran, Qatar judiciary officials call for bolstering ties

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – The judiciary officials of Iran and Qatar, in a meeting on Tuesday, called for bolstering judicial ties between the two states.

Iran-Syria-Iraq joint judicial committee meets in Damascus

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – A joint judicial committee of Iran, Syria and Iraq has convened in Damascus, according to local Syrian media.

Judiciary chief urges Muslim states cut trade with Israel

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s Judiciary Chief called on Islamic countries to take legal action against the Israeli regime in international courts and completely cut off trade with the regime over its brutal crimes against the Palestinian people.

Supreme Court rules Trump can remain on Colorado ballot

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that former President Donald J. Trump should remain on Colorado’s primary ballot, rejecting a challenge to his eligibility for another term.

Iran Judiciary chief hands over terrorists evidence to Iraq

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – The head of the Iranian Judiciary said he handed over the evidence and documents on terrorists and terrorist groups to related Iraqi officials.

Iran Judiciary spox:

MKO responsible for over 100 acts of terror against Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – The Iranian Judiciary spokesperson says the Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) has carried out more than 100 acts of terrorism and trason against the Iranian nation over years.

Iran Judiciary chief urges for punishment of Rask terrorists

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – The head of Iran's Judiciary urged for the punishment of the perpetrators of the Rask terrorist attack, condoling the martyrdom of a group of Iranian police forces in south eastern Iran.

Iran, Iraq mull over judicial cooperation

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – A judicial Iranian delegation has held talks with senior Iraqi judicial officials to discuss bilateral judicial cooperation.

Gharibabadi:

Iran, Turkey need to expand legal, judiciary cooperation

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran's High Council for Human Rights stressed the need to expand legal and judicial cooperation between Iran and Turkey on Tuesday.

Iraq former PM al-Kadhimi likely to be arrested: source

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Iraqi sources say that the country's judicial system has started an investigation into the corruption allegations against the former government of Iraq headed by Mustafa al-Kadhimi.

Zionist police, anti-regime protesters clash outside Knesset

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – The Zionist regime's police have clashed with anti-regime protesters outside the Knesset (parliament), hours ahead of a vote on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul plan.

Leader urges Judiciary officials to fight against corruption

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei urged the Iranian Judiciary officials to combat corruption and prevent it to spread into different areas.

Canada announces new sanctions against Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Canada on Monday announced new sanctions on Iran targeting seven Iranian individuals.

Iran, Tajikistan sign judicial cooperation document

TEHRAN, Jun 12 (MNA) – A cooperation document in the field of judiciary issues was signed between Iran and Tajikistan on Monday.