Iranian Supreme Leader Issues Statement on Judiciary Reform and Legal Cases

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a statement calling for reforms in the judiciary and the pursuit of legal cases related to events in 1404 and 1405. The statement references incidents including child killings, attacks on medical centers, and the deaths of civilians.

It states that these events form the basis for hundreds of legal cases to be pursued in domestic and international courts.

The statement describes the judiciary's role as safeguarding rights, combating corruption, and ensuring access to justice. It calls for changes that would reduce violations of rights and speed up court proceedings. It states that success in these areas should result in greater public trust and visible effects in daily life.

The statement identifies the prosecution of crimes from two conflicts as a priority. It notes that some foreign leaders have admitted involvement in these events. It calls for extending prior directives on prosecution to include the most recent conflict and for verdicts to be reached and enforced.