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Iran's Judiciary Chief Warns Against Lenience Towards 'Rioters'

Published January 5, 2026, 15:03
Iran's Judiciary Chief Warns Against Lenience Towards 'Rioters'

The head of Iran's judiciary, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, stated that Iran will show no leniency towards “rioters,” despite people’s right to protest. This statement comes after more than a week of protests in Iran. Ejei instructed the Attorney General and prosecutors across the country to act decisively against those who disrupt order and their supporters, showing no tolerance. The statement indicates a hardline stance by the Iranian government towards the protests and a determination to suppress any unrest.