Iran's New Supreme Leader Mujtaba Khamenei Ousts Judiciary Chief Breaking 40-Year Tradition
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First reported by N12 · Jul 1, 2026
What happened
Iran's new Supreme Leader Mujtaba Khamenei is set to remove judiciary chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei after one term, breaking a 40-year tradition of two-term appointments. This move reflects a power consolidation effort amid internal political tensions and criticism of Mohseni-Ejei's policies and alignment. Human rights groups warn the change will not improve Iran's judicial repression without fundamental reforms.
- 01Mujtaba Khamenei will not renew judiciary chief Mohseni-Ejei's term, breaking a 40-year tradition.
- 02The decision is part of consolidating power after recent leadership changes and regional conflict.
- 03Mohseni-Ejei faced criticism for supporting a controversial US agreement opposed by the former Supreme Leader.
- 04State media showed public dissatisfaction, and Khamenei urged judiciary reforms and anti-corruption measures.
- 05Internal political factions are clashing over the judiciary leadership amid post-war instability.
- 06Human rights groups say Mohseni-Ejei's removal won't improve rights without deep reforms.
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