Iran Judiciary Threatens to Exclude Protesters from Pardons

Chief Judiciary Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei announced that detained individuals who participated in recent protests would be excluded from the traditional pardons issued for the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution on February 11. The hardline stance came amid ongoing nationwide protests fueled by 60% inflation and a collapsing rial, with thousands arrested since demonstrations erupted in late December 2025.