Summary
- He added that his case is currently in the preliminary investigation stage before Iran’s Special Court for the Clergy.
- Kazemi clarified that authorities have not yet formally indicted Kharrrazi, and the court has not issued any final verdict in the case.
- The case remains at an early stage, and any potential charges or court ruling will depend on the outcome of the ongoing investigation.
Iranian authorities have confirmed that hardline religious figure Mohammad Baqer Kharrrazi is currently in custody as part of a legal investigation.
According to Iranian media reports, judiciary spokesman Ali Kazemi said Kharrrazi was detained under a court order. He added that his case is currently in the preliminary investigation stage before Iran’s Special Court for the Clergy.
Kazemi clarified that authorities have not yet formally indicted Kharrrazi, and the court has not issued any final verdict in the case. The investigation will determine the allegations against him and whether prosecutors will move forward with formal charges.
Kharrrazi, a prominent conservative religious figure, attracted attention last month after calling for the abolition of the Islamic Republic and advocating the establishment of an even more hardline Islamic system of government.
His remarks sparked debate because they directly challenged Iran’s existing political structure and called for a fundamental change in the country’s system of governance.
The latest confirmation from the judiciary indicates that authorities are now examining the statements and activities that led to his detention. However, officials have not publicly disclosed the specific charges, if any, that Kharrrazi may face.
The case remains at an early stage, and any potential charges or court ruling will depend on the outcome of the ongoing investigation.
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