Why it matters:
The ruling emphasizes the effectiveness of Iran's legal and judicial system in addressing violent crimes, conveying the country's commitment to maintaining security and stability, especially in safeguarding foreign embassies and their personnel.
What they are saying:
The Supreme Court confirmed the life-for-life retribution (Qisas-e Nafs) for the attacker of the Azerbaijani embassy, with the case has been sent to the Prosecutor's Office, District 27 in Tehran, for execution.
Go deeper:
On January 27, 2023, an armed attack occurred at the Azerbaijani Embassy in Tehran, resulting in the death of the head of the embassy's security service, Orkhan Asgarov, and injuries to two other guards. The suspect was detained by Iranian police shortly after the attack.
https://iranpress.com/tehran-police-chief-says-assailant-of-azerbaijani-embassy-immediately-detained
Investigations on Azerbaijan embassy attack underway: Prosecutor General
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