Iranian judiciary chief reiterates respect for patriotic, law-abiding citizens

TEHRAN - Iranian Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei has reaffirmed that all Iranians, both inside and outside the country, who are patriotic and law-abiding are respected and protected by the law.

Four members of sabotage team affiliated with Israel executed in West Azarbaijan 

TEHRAN-  Four members of a sabotage team affiliated with Israel were executed in West Azerbaijan Province on Friday after being convicted of spying for the Israeli regime.

Iran willing to craft diplomatic ties with neighbors: top official

TEHRAN – The head of Iran’s judiciary office has disclosed a collaborative effort between the judiciary's international affairs deputy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to craft a diplomatic document involving neighboring nations.

Court hearing of Johan Floderus held 

TEHRAN- The trial of Swedish citizen Johan Floderus was held at Branch 26 of the Islamic Revolution Court with the presence of the Swedish embassy's charge d'affaires. 

Iran to speed up delayed prosecution of MKO members

TEHRAN - Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei, the chief of Iran’s Judiciary, says he has established a special committee to look into the cases of indicted members of the Mujahedin-e Khalq (MKO) terror group whose proceedings have been delayed. 

Raisi underlines convergence among branches of government

TEHRAN – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Monday underlined the need for convergence among the branches of the government to achieve justice, improve security and increase public trust in the system. 

Ringleader of terrorist group in Iran executed

Habib Farajollah Chaab was the mastermind of terrorist attack in Ahwaz in 2018 that left 25 dead and 270 others injured

TEHRAN- The architect of a deadly terrorist attack in southwest Iran in 2018 was executed on Saturday.

Judiciary dismisses report on 'exacting commitments' from freed inmates

TEHRAN – The Judiciary on Friday dismissed reports about alleged exaction of various commitments from the inmates, who were recently pardoned as part of an amnesty by Leader of the Islamic Revolution.

Hostile propaganda against Judiciary aims to prolong unrest: security official

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian security official has reacted to criticism against Iran for executing a rioter, saying the enemy’s propaganda in this regard aims to prolong the unrest. 

Judiciary orders release of qualified prisoners following Iran’s victory against Wales

TEHRAN - Following the victory of Iran National Football Team (Team Melli) against Wales in the Friday match, the Judiciary chief issued a message ordering release of all prisoners who are qualified in terms of legal amnesty.

Judiciary chief blames handful of enemy's agents for Evin fire

TEHRAN- Iranian Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei stressed on Monday that the deadly fire incident at Tehran's Evin Prison was "a crime committed by a number of the enemy's agents."

Enemy puts its hopes in our weaknesses: Leader

TEHRAN - The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Tuesday that the enemy has been putting all its hopes on Iran’s weaknesses and shortcomings over the past four decades.

Sweden morphing into prison for Muslims: human rights chief 

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian human rights official has condemned sacrilege to the Holy Quran in Sweden, saying the country in turning into a prison for Muslims.

Iran’s rights chief: Iraq must bring Gen. Soleimani's assassins to book

TEHRAN — Iran’s Deputy Judiciary Chief for International Affairs and Secretary of the High Council for Human Rights has aid Iraq must bring perpetrators of the assassination of Lt. Gen. Qassem Soleimani to book as soon as possible.

Top judge asks attorney general to seriously investigate Evin incident

TEHRAN — Judiciary Chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni Ejei has tasked the attorney general to launch a comprehensive and immediate investigation into mistreatment toward a prisoner at Evin prison.

Judiciary chief orders release of protestors detained in Khuzestan

TEHRAN — In a phone call with the chief justice of Khuzestan province on Sunday, Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei ordered Sadegh Moradi to release protesters detained at Khuzestan province.

Defense minister meets new Judiciary chief

TEHRAN — Defense Minister Amir Hatami along with his deputies met with new Judiciary Chief Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejehai in his office on Saturday.

New Judiciary chief says justice must expand in all aspects

TEHRAN — Speaking at his inauguration ceremony on Monday, Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei said that the Judiciary must do its best to broaden justice in all fields.

Speaker: Ejei’s deep knowledge of Judiciary will benefit country

TEHRAN — Parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Monday that the deep knowledge and understanding of Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei as the new judiciary chief will benefit the country.

Who Iran’s new Judiciary chief is

TEHRAN — On Thursday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei appointed Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei as the new Judiciary chief. Ezhe’i has been working in the Judiciary for 37 years. He has held numerous key positions in the Judiciary.

Leader pardons, commutes sentences of over 5000 prisoners

TEHRAN — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Saturday approved a proposal to pardon or commute sentences of 5,156 prisoners on the occasion of the birthday of Imam Reza (AS) and Judicial Week.

Nazanin Zaghari sentenced to one-year imprisonment, one-year travel ban

TEHRAN— Nazanin Zaghari is sentenced to another year in prison in Iran for "propaganda activities against the government," ISNA reported on Monday.

Qalibaf doesn’t intend to run for president as possibility of Raisi candidacy rises: MP

TEHRAN - Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf does not intend to run in the June presidential election because there is possibility of a candidacy by Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi, a lawmaker close to Qalibaf announced on Friday.