Irans Chief Justice Attacked During Rally Appearance

Iran’s Chief Justice Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje’i was interviewed by a reporter at an al-Quds rally in Tehran when an explosion occurred near the event. According to officials, the blast was caused by an Israeli strike.

Video footage from Iranian state TV shows the chief justice speaking with the reporter before the explosion. Despite the incident, he continued to participate in the march with other attendees of the annual pro-Palestinian demonstration.

The al-Quds Day rally is a significant event held annually in Tehran to show support for Palestinian causes. The event has been marked by large crowds and demonstrations in recent years.

Details of the blast are still emerging, but officials have confirmed that it was caused by an Israeli strike. The incident occurred near the location where the chief justice was speaking with the reporter.

The exact number of casualties or damage from the explosion is not yet known. However, Iranian state TV reported that the chief justice and other attendees were shaken but unharmed.

Source: Al Jazeera