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Iran's New Supreme Leader Mujtaba Khamenei Ousts Judiciary Chief Breaking 40-Year Tradition

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First reported by N12 · 9 hours ago

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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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Iran's New Supreme Leader Mujtaba Khamenei Ousts Judiciary Chief Breaking 40-Year Tradition
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Iran's New Supreme Leader Mujtaba Khamenei Ousts Judiciary Chief Breaking 40-Year Tradition
Now 14Right · Hebrew2 hours ago
Mojtaba Khamenei Ousts Iran's Judiciary Chief in Power Reshuffle
N12Center · Hebrew9 hours ago
Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei Plans to Replace Judiciary Chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ezhei
MakoCenter · Hebrew9 hours ago
Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei Plans to Replace Judiciary Chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei

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