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Iran's Crown Prince Launches Transitional Justice Committee

3/17/2026

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On March 16, 2026, Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi announced the formation of a Committee for Drafting the Transitional Justice Framework.
The Committee seeks to establish a Special Court for crimes against humanity and a Truth Commission.
Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi will chair the Committee, joined by Leyla Bahmany, Afshin Elian, and Iraj Mesdaghi.
Pahlavi cited justice for repression over the past fifty years, and scholars will guide the work.

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Story summary

On March 16, 2026, Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi announced the formation of a Committee for Drafting the Transitional Justice Framework.
The Committee seeks to establish a Special Court for crimes against humanity and a Truth Commission.
Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi will chair the Committee, joined by Leyla Bahmany, Afshin Elian, and Iraj Mesdaghi.
Pahlavi cited justice for repression over the past fifty years, and scholars will guide the work.