Judiciary says seriously pursuing the scientist’s assassination

TEHRAN — Deputy Attorney General Saeed Omrani has said Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi has ordered all judicial bodies to get involved in pursuing the case of Iranian nuclear scientist’s assassination.

Judiciary tracking down culprits involved in Gen. Soleimani assassination

TEHRAN — Iran’s Judiciary says it has formed a committee to track down those who were behind the U.S. assassination of Iran’s top anti-terror commander, Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani.

Whistleblowing is not necessarily fighting corruption, says Judiciary chief

TEHRAN – Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi has highlighted the need to fight corruption, saying that whistleblowing without presenting any evidence should not be regarded as part of the country’s fight against corruption.

Raisi suggests there’s no political solution to economic problems

Problems can be solved by people: Judiciary chief

TEHRAN — Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi has said the country’s problems can be solved by the capable hands of the Iranian nation.

Judiciary to prosecute 45 Americans linked with U.S. sanctions on Iran

TEHRAN – Head of the Iranian Judiciary’s High Council for Human Rights, Ali Bagheri-Kani, has announced that 45 people linked to the U.S. sanctions on Iran will be prosecuted.

Judiciary chief: Iran respects ‘genuine human rights’

TEHRAN — Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi says Iran regards “genuine human rights” as respectable, vowing that “we will not tolerate the slightest rights violations.”

‘Irresponsible’ activities banned in Qeshm Geopark to save UNESCO tag

TEHRAN – Any form of ‘irresponsible’ activities across Iran’s Qeshm Geopark has been ruled to be terminated across Qeshm Geopark, which is on the verge of losing its UNESCO status due to years of misconduct.

We have to hire 300,000 workers to enhance cultural heritage protection: minister

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister has said that his ministry must hire 300,000 workers in a bid to enhance the protection of cultural heritage sites, relics, and monuments.

Judiciary voices readiness to help government to reduce economic problems

TEHRAN – Judiciary spokesman Gholam-Hossein Esmaeili said on Tuesday that the Judiciary is ready to help the administration to lessen the economic problems.

Five arrested in Iran for spying

TEHRAN – Judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaeili announced on Tuesday that authorities have arrested five Iranian nationals on charges of spying for Israel, Britain and Germany.

U.S. plagued by injustice, gross human rights violations: Iran’s Judiciary chief

TEHRAN — Iranian Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi has said the United States is plagued by domestic injustice and gross human rights violations.

Judiciary: 11 individuals convicted for disrupting Iran’s currency market

TEHRAN – Judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaeili announced on Tuesday that 11 individuals were found guilty of disrupting the country’s foreign currency market last week.

CIA-linked spy executed for selling intel on Iran’s missiles

TEHRAN — Iran’s Judiciary announced on Tuesday that a retired employee of the Defense Ministry has been executed for providing the CIA with intelligence on Iranian missiles.

Amoli Larijani appreciates Leader’s support amid allegations

TEHRAN — Former Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani has expressed gratitude to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for his support in the midst of the Judiciary’s fight against corruption that has brought his former deputy and himself under the spotlight.

IRGC says ready to help Judiciary in corruption fight

TEHRAN — Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has voiced his forces’ readiness to help the Judiciary in ensuring security, fighting corruption, and punishing criminals.

Tehran confirms death of fugitive judge in Romania

TEHRAN — Tehran has confirmed the death of Gholamreza Mansouri, a fugitive Iranian judge accused of corruption and taking more than $500,000 in bribes, in Romania.

Judiciary chief slams West for harboring Iranian financial criminals

TEHRAN - Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi has slammed certain Western countries for harboring Iranian criminals and fugitives who have looted public money.

Iranian husband, wife sentenced to death for corruption

TEHRAN — Iranian Judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaeili announced on Tuesday that two of the defendants in corruption cases were sentenced to death.

Judiciary chief, top officials allocate 20% of their salaries for coronavirus victims

TEHRAN — Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi has announced that senior Judiciary officials, including himself, will allocate 20 percent of their monthly salaries for three months to help those affected by the coronavirus outbreak.

Iranian Judiciary slams U.S. sanctions as inhumane

TEHRAN — Iran’s Judiciary had condemned Washington’s cruel sanctions, which have negatively impacted Iran’s ability to contain the coronavirus outbreak.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe in good health inside prison: Judiciary

TEHRAN — Iran’s Judiciary says Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a dual British-Iranian national who is jailed in Iran, is in good health, rejecting speculation that she might be infected with coronavirus.

Eight Iranian conservationists get jail terms on espionage charges: Judiciary 

TEHRAN - From the Judiciary’s point of view, the dossier of environmentalists is regarded as an act against national security, the Judiciary spokesman announced on Tuesday, noting a guilty definite verdict has been issued in the case of the eight conservationists on charges of spying. 

Iran, Iraq pursuing General Soleimani assassination: Judiciary 

TEHRAN – An official in charge of international law department at Judiciary announced on Friday that Tehran and Baghdad are jointly pursuing the dossier of the assassination of General Qassem Soleimani by the U.S. in Baghdad on January 3.

Ruhollah Zam to be tried in coming days: Judiciary

TEHRAN — The spokesman for Iran’s Judiciary says the trial of Ruhollah Zam, the operator behind Amad News website and Telegram channel, will be held in the coming days.

Judiciary chief wishes Ayatollah Sistani full recovery

TEHRAN — Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi sent a message to Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, expressing hope that the prominent cleric of Iraq would rapidly recover from his surgery.

Esmaeili says Judiciary is investigating cases of unrest victims

Judiciary: Amnesty International’s death toll stats is invalid

TEHRAN — The spokesman for Iran’s Judiciary says the Judiciary is investigating cases of the victims of the November protests in certain cities in the country.

Judiciary differentiates between protestors and rioters 

TEHRAN - The Judiciary does not consider those who protested against increase in gas price as rioters, the spokesman for Judiciary said on Tuesday. 

Judiciary chief: Security, tranquility is top priority 

TEHRAN – Judiciary Chief Seyed Ebrahim Raisi said on Friday that maintaining security is the most important issue in the country, stressing that the judiciary will not tolerate any threat to the society’s tranquility. 

Innocent detainees to be released soon: Judiciary

TEHRAN – The spokesman for Iran’s Judiciary says the innocent individuals who were arrested in the recent protests will be released soon.

Raisi draws a line between protesters and rioters

TEHRAN – Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi has differentiated between the people who protest the recent gas price hike and those who disrupt the country’s security, asserting that damaging public and private property would lead to harsh punishments.