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Iran Orders War Crimes Trials for US, Israeli Officials

6/29/2026

Summary

Khamenei Demands Prosecutions

Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei ordered judiciary on June 28 2026 to prosecute U.S. and Israeli officials for war crimes.
He cited the June 2025 U.S. strike on Shajarat Tayebah school in Minab that killed 170 students and teachers.
He also cited the February 2026 U.S. strike on Shahid Naimi sports hall in Lamerd that killed 24 civilians and injured more than 130.
He urged prosecutions in domestic and international courts, calling leaders’ statements admissions of liability.

Summary

Khamenei Declares War

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei announced during Judiciary Week that Iran will pursue a “Third Imposed War” in its courts.
He framed ongoing prosecutions as defending national sovereignty and citizens’ dignity, not merely isolated cases.
Khamenei labeled the United States and the “Zionist entity” as arrogant powers, treating their boasts as legal admissions.
He said the legal effort aims to create a deterrent that will stop future crimes against Iran.

History

Historical Context

The 1993 UN Security Council resolution created the ICTY, which between 1997 and 2004 indicted 161 people, including Slobodan Miloševic, the first sitting head of state charged with war crimes. That precedent now underpins Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s 2024 order in Iran to prosecute U.S. and Israeli officials for alleged war crimes.

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Khamenei Demands Prosecutions

Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei ordered judiciary on June 28 2026 to prosecute U.S. and Israeli officials for war crimes.
He cited the June 2025 U.S. strike on Shajarat Tayebah school in Minab that killed 170 students and teachers.
He also cited the February 2026 U.S. strike on Shahid Naimi sports hall in Lamerd that killed 24 civilians and injured more than 130.
He urged prosecutions in domestic and international courts, calling leaders’ statements admissions of liability.

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