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Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei Plans to Replace Judiciary Chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ezhei

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First reported by N12 · 2 hours ago

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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei plans to dismiss judiciary chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ezhei after his first term, aiming to appoint a closer ally. This move reflects a power reshuffle rather than judicial reform and follows internal criticism of Mohseni-Ezhei's performance. The decision underscores ongoing political realignments within Iran's leadership.

  • 01Mojtaba Khamenei intends to remove judiciary head Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ezhei after his first five-year term.
  • 02The dismissal breaks a 40-year tradition of judiciary chiefs serving two consecutive terms.
  • 03The move aims to consolidate power with loyalists, not to promote judicial reform.
  • 04Mohseni-Ezhei faces criticism from hardline factions over his stance on a US memorandum.
  • 05Khamenei's recent messages imply dissatisfaction with Mohseni-Ezhei's performance.
  • 06Media linked to other leaders claim attacks on Mohseni-Ezhei are ultra-hardline political tactics.

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N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago
Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei Plans to Replace Judiciary Chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ezhei
MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei Plans to Replace Judiciary Chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei

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