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New Claim from Parliament Regarding the Assailant of Two Notorious Judges: He Was 'Reckless' and 'Violent'

Jul 22, 2026 July 22, 2026 3 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

The Iranian Parliament's National Security Commission claims the assailant of two notorious judges had a violent background and ties to the Mojahedin-e Khalq organization. Despite the claims, no group has taken responsibility for the killings, and the government has been vague about the assailant's identity. This incident highlights ongoing tensions and the government's struggle to control the narrative.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The incident reflects ongoing tensions within Iran's judicial system and government narratives.

👥 Key Players

Ibrahim Rezaei ACTOR
Spokesperson for National Security Commission
"Claiming that 'some of his relatives are members' of this organization."
Nasser Rezavi QUOTED
Former Ministry of Intelligence agent
"This individual had depression and his position had changed from administrative to service."
Mohammad Maghiseh TARGET
Judge
"Two well-known and notorious judges of the Islamic Republic of Iran."
Ali Razini TARGET
Judge
"Two well-known and notorious judges of the Islamic Republic of Iran."
Islamic Republic of Iran (جمهوری اسلامی ایران) ACTOR
Government
"Islamic Republic officials have adopted a drip-feed approach to information."
Judiciary of the Islamic Republic (قوه قضائیه جمهوری اسلامی) ACTOR
Judicial body
"The Judiciary announced that a legal case would be opened against this individual."

⚡ Actions

National Security Commission of Parliament ANNOUNCE assailant
"The assailant had a history of 'recklessness and some deviations' and was 'a violent individual'."
Confidence: 90%
Ibrahim Rezaei LINK Mojahedin-e Khalq
"Claiming that 'some of his relatives are members' of this organization."
Confidence: 80%
Judiciary of the Islamic Republic DENY Nasser Rezavi
"The Judiciary announced that a legal case would be opened against this individual."
Confidence: 80%

📰 What Happened

Assailant of two judges in Iran described as violent, linked to Mojahedin-e Khalq by officials.

  • National Security Commission of Parliament announce assailant
  • Ibrahim Rezaei link Mojahedin-e Khalq
  • Judiciary of the Islamic Republic deny Nasser Rezavi

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Because it highlights internal security issues and the government's narrative control.
🌍 Regional: Because it may affect perceptions of Iran's judicial integrity and stability.
🌐 International: Because it could influence international views on Iran's human rights practices.

📚 Background

The incident reflects ongoing tensions within Iran's judicial system and government narratives.

📝 Key Evidence

"This individual had depression and his position had changed from administrative to service."
→ This proves the assailant's unstable mental state.
"The perpetrator of this act also had no connection to the Mojahedin."
→ This suggests that linking the assailant to Mojahedin-e Khalq lacks evidence.
📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 70%
The source is state-affiliated, potentially influencing the portrayal of events.

After a joint session of the National Security Commission of Parliament with security and judicial officials to investigate the killing of two notorious judges of the Islamic Republic, the spokesperson for this commission claimed that the assailant had a history of 'recklessness and some deviations' and was 'a violent individual' in his life. According to state news agencies, Ibrahim Rezaei also continued the government's efforts to link this act to the Mojahedin-e Khalq organization, claiming that 'some of his relatives are members' of this organization and that the weapon used was 'a Turkish-made pistol.' These claims come as more than a week has passed since the incident, and Islamic Republic officials have adopted a drip-feed approach to information, presenting various claims from different individuals. In this context, the 'Media Center of the Judiciary' of the Islamic Republic also continued its series of denials by releasing a statement yesterday. An interview with a security individual published on the 'Ensaf News' website, who was introduced as a 'former' Ministry of Intelligence employee, contained claims that were later denied by the Judiciary, which announced that a legal case would be opened against this individual. This person, identified as 'Nasser Rezavi, a former Ministry of Intelligence agent,' stated about the assailant: 'This individual had depression and his position had changed from administrative to service, resulting in a reduction in his salary. He was nervous because of this and on the day of the incident, after Mr. Maghiseh and Mr. Razini, he went after Mr. Niri but got into a confrontation with a guard and was ultimately killed.' This government security agent, in part of his interview, pointed out that the assailant 'had no history related to the [Mojahedin-e Khalq]' and claimed that 'similar cases in earlier years were also linked to the Mojahedin-e Khalq, but there was no evidence or documentation to prove it.' He also referred to the shooting incident involving Hashemi Rafsanjani at the grave of Ruhollah Khomeini in Bahman 1993, stating: 'The perpetrator of this act also had no connection to the Mojahedin, but there was insistence that he be attributed to the organization.' Mohammad Maghiseh and Ali Razini, two well-known and notorious judges of the Islamic Republic of Iran, had repeatedly issued death sentences and long prison terms for government opponents during their judicial careers. More than a week after the killing of these two notorious judges of the Iranian government, no group has claimed responsibility, and Islamic Republic officials have not provided clear information regarding the identity of the assailant. The reason for introducing the assailant as an infiltrator and a Mojahedin member is part of the program of the last page of Khamenei with a weak and sick voice at the ceremonies of Razini and Maghiseh, who had done great things. Announcements of the arrest of individuals related to the killings of Maghiseh and Razini; drip-feed news reporting and lack of government transparency continue. The Judiciary's drip-feed reporting continues: 'The assailant of the two judges was single.' Users' reactions to the 'heroic janitor,' the possible assailant of Mohammad Maghiseh and Ali Razini. Claims from the government newspaper regarding the manner of killing the two notorious judges: six shots in 13 seconds. The killing of two notorious judges of the Islamic Republic; the assailant has been introduced as the 'silent janitor' of the judiciary.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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