Why it matters:
This trial is significant due to the serious charges against members of a terrorist organization and its impact on Iran’s national and social security. Additionally, the session serves as a message to countries hosting such groups, urging them to refrain from supporting terrorism.
The big picture:
The 34th session of the trial for 104 members of the Mojahedin Organization (MKO) was held today, June 6, in Branch 11 of the Criminal Court of Tehran Province, at the Imam Khomeini Judicial Complex. MKO has assassinated over 17,000 people in Iran. It is now hosted by Europe.
Context:
During the court session, Judge Amirreza Dehghani reviewed international laws regarding the extradition of suspects. He emphasized the necessity of cooperation from European countries, particularly Germany, France, and Britain, calling for the extradition of suspects involved in the MKO terrorist crimes.
What they're saying:
Iraj Salehi: "Maryam and Massoud Rajavi held ultimate authority over operational plans, with all strategies requiring their approval. ... Massoud Rajavi established the directive to target prominent individuals within the system, leading to widespread attacks in cities like Tabriz, Mashhad, and Tehran—sometimes based on identifying individuals who possessed images of Imam Khomeini."
Judge Amirreza Dehghani: "Terrorist crimes, including bombings, should be classified as non-political offenses, meaning host countries are obligated to extradite the suspects. European countries should be aware about the risks of hosting these suspects, because it can result in legal consequences for them."
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