Iranian Judiciary

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Issued closure order for French cultural center

Iranian authorities sealed the French Language Center in Tehran on September 20, acting on a judicial order from the Tehran prosecutor's office. The facility, affiliated with the French embassy, had operated for years without a required license, prosecutors said, accusing it of work against national security and Iranian culture. France called the closure 'unjustifiable and unacceptable' and said it will summon Iran's ambassador.

Updated Sep 21

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Announced fast-track trials and executions for detained protesters

Iran's judiciary chief announced January 14 that detained protesters face fast-track trials and executions, despite Trump's warning of "very strong action." The death toll hit at least 2,571, per Human Rights Activists News Agency — four times the count from two days earlier and more than any crackdown since 1979.

Updated May 20