A regional court in southern Iran has handed down death sentences to two individuals connected to the attack on the Shah Cherakh shrine in Shiraz, according to Sayyid Kazem Mousavi, the chief prosecutor for Fars province. The reported ruling highlights concerns about the conduct of law enforcement and the handling of the case within the judicial system.
The case was referred to the Persian Military Court for review after initial assessments raised questions about negligence and professionalism among authorities. Prosecutors’ offices pursued the indictment, with formal charges prepared against the defendants as part of the ongoing investigation.
Per Mousavi, the primary attacker who orchestrated the terrorist act was arrested on the night of the incident. As a consequence, two of the remaining five suspects were sentenced to death while the major planner awaits further judicial action.
Earlier reports noted that the number of fatalities from the armed assault on the Shah Cherakh shrine in Shiraz had risen, with the death toll reaching as many as 40. The broader impact of the attack prompted heightened scrutiny of security and investigative procedures in the region.
In October, gunmen opened fire near the Shah Cherakh mausoleum in Shiraz, leading to the detention of two attackers and the subsequent legal proceedings against those involved. The broader case continues to unfold within the Iranian judiciary, as authorities seek accountability and deterrence for such violent acts.