Morteza Barati: The Judge Who Ordered Toomaj Salehi’s Execution

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Morteza Barati: The Judge Who Ordered Toomaj Salehi’s Execution

In the Islamic Republic of Iran, the treatment of political prisoners by the judiciary, particularly by judges like Morteza Barati, remains shrouded in secrecy. This opacity serves to prevent international sanctions or court actions against these judges in other countries. Morteza Barati, known for presiding over the politically charged case of Toomaj Salehi, exemplifies the judicial harshness that characterizes many political trials in Iran. De…