Iranian judiciary

The Iranian judiciary is the branch of government in Iran responsible for administering justice. It operates under the supervision of the Supreme Leader and is a key institution in the country's legal and political system. The judiciary is currently newsworthy due to its involvement in the handling of recent protests and related legal proceedings. Specifically, there are conflicting reports regarding the number of executions halted and the sentencing of protesters. President Trump claimed that over 800 executions were canceled, a statement the Iranian top prosecutor refuted as false. Simultaneously, reports indicate a high death toll during the protests, with the judiciary hinting at possible executions for those involved. The case of Erfan Soltani, initially reported as sentenced to death, has been clarified by the judiciary as not being sentenced to death. This highlights the judiciary's central role in addressing the unrest and its impact on both domestic and international perceptions of Iran.