TEHRAN – Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi named Gholam-Hossein Esmaili as the new spokesman of the Judiciary, replacing Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje'i.

Raisi said the decision came after Mohseni-Eje'i asked for naming a new spokesman as he is being given new missions as deputy Judiciary chief, ISNA reported.

He thanked Mohseni-Eje'i for his efforts, saying his work in the Judiciary has always been “valuable” and “effective”.

The Judiciary chief also wished for the success of Esmaili in his new post.

Esmaili has served as Tehran Province’s chief justice.

MH/PA