Incident Details
Two prominent hard-line judges, Mohammad Mogheiseh and Ali Razini, were fatally shot in , with the assailant subsequently taking his own life. A bodyguard was also wounded in the incident.
The attack marks a rare instance of violence targeting Iran's judiciary, highlighting the risks faced by judges known for their hard-line stance.
Background and Context
Both judges were noted for prosecuting and imposing severe sentences on activists, reflecting their hard-line positions.
Notably, Ali Razini survived a failed assassination attempt in 1999, indicating a history of targeted threats against him.