Muhammad Riḍā al-Khalkhālī

Mohammad Reza Khalkhali was a prominent Iranian cleric and judge known for his significant role during the early years of the Islamic Republic of Iran. A trusted associate within the revolutionary government, Khalkhali was appointed as a chief judge of the Revolutionary Courts in 1979. He became notable for presiding over numerous high-profile trials, executing swift judgments, often leading to capital punishment for those deemed enemies of the revolution. Khalkhali's tenure epitomized the turbu...See more