Iran judiciary chief urges swift verdicts for those linked to US, Israel
Iran’s head of the judiciary says there should be no leniency or delay in issuing verdicts against those allegedly affiliated with Israel and the United States.
“We must not delay or show leniency in executing final verdicts against those who, during wartime and unrest, committed crimes and were affiliated with the aggressor enemy,” says Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei, according to Tasnim news agency.
He adds that it is “necessary to accelerate the review and resolution of cases involving elements accused of threatening public security.”
Authorities have in recent weeks carried out sweeping raids across Iran, arresting in the last few days hundreds of people said to be suspected of cooperating with Israel and the United States, which are at war with Iran, local media report.
Yesterday, Iranian authorities arrested at least 20 people in the country’s northwest on suspicion of cooperating with Israel, local media reported.
Iran frequently arrests people and accuses them of spying without providing evidence.
Times of Israel staff contributed to this report.