Iran’s judiciary to speed up trials of accused in protests crackdown

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera and AgenciesJanuary 14, 2026 at 11:40 AM

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Iran's judiciary chief has pledged to expedite trials for those arrested during recent protests, which authorities have labeled as "riots." The Supreme Court Chief Justice stated that individuals accused of violence, such as beheadings or arson, should be swiftly tried and punished. Tehran prosecutors are pursuing capital charges of "waging war against God" against those deemed "rioters and saboteurs." While authorities claim over 100 security force members have died, opposition activists and human rights groups report significantly higher death tolls, including protesters. The judiciary says it will focus on those who killed people, carried weapons or destabilized the country, but has not made a statement regarding peaceful protesters.

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