Venezuela condemns terrorist attack against two Iranian judges

Published at: 18/01/2025 06:06 PM

The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela condemns the terrorist attack in which judges Ali Razini, head of Section 39, and Mohammad Moqiseh, head of Section 53, of the Supreme Court of Justice of Iran, were killed.

“Venezuela expresses its solidarity with the Iranian People and Government in the face of this tragic event with the firm conviction that those responsible for this despicable crime can soon be determined and given due punishment,” says part of the statement.

Venezuela also extends its heartfelt words of condolences to the families and friends of the victims, and wishes for the speedy recovery of the injured official.

Below is the full statement from the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela:

The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela condemns, in the strongest terms, the terrorist attack carried out against judges Ali Razini, head of Section 39, and Mohammad Moqiseh, head of Section 53 of the Supreme Court of Justice, on January 18, 2025, which occurred in front of the headquarters of the Judiciary of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Venezuela expresses its solidarity with the Iranian People and Government in the face of this tragic event with the firm conviction that those responsible for this despicable crime can soon be determined and given due punishment. He also extends his heartfelt words of condolences to the families and friends of the victims, and wishes for the speedy recovery of the injured official.

The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, within the framework of Peace Diplomacy, resolutely rejects terrorism in all its manifestations and deplores all acts of violence that are intended to cause terror and anxiety among the civilian population, given that they are a clear violation of the right to life, freedom, security, well-being and the right to live without fear and in peace.

Caracas, January 18, 2025.