TEHRAN – Iran’s judiciary chief says the crimes committed in Gaza over the past nine months, with comprehensive American support, are unprecedented in history.

Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei made the remarks in an address to the Supreme Judicial Council on Monday. 

Ejei emphasized that "Americans and Zionists have demonstrated that in their pursuit of illegitimate and anti-human interests, they respect no boundaries and commit all kinds of atrocities against humanity."

He reiterated that more coordination is needed among Muslim countries to tackle the plight of people in Gaza and to hold to account those behind crimes committed against the Palestinians in the territory.

The conflict in Gaza has inflicted devastating losses, with Israeli actions since October 7 leading to the deaths of at least 37,900 Palestinians, primarily women and children, and injuring 87,060 others.

Despite a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire, Israel's ongoing crimes in the beleaguered enclave have drawn widespread global condemnation.

Over nine months into the Israeli war, vast tracts of Gaza lie in ruins amid a crippling blockade of food, clean water and medicine.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has highlighted the dire and chaotic conditions in Gaza, describing the situation as "total lawlessness."

‘American blatant human rights’ 

Ejei also focused on the significance of the upcoming July 2, known nationally as the Day of American Human Rights Exposure. This day commemorates the anniversary of the tragic attack by the American naval forces on an Iranian commercial plane in 1988.

"On July 2, 1988, despite the aircraft's clear civilian status, the criminal American forces attacked it, resulting in the brutal martyrdom of 290 passengers, including 66 children," Chief Justice Ejei stated. "Therefore, we designated this day as the Day of American Human Rights Exposure."

He further remarked, "It should be noted that American crimes are now so blatant that they no longer need exposure. These atrocities are 'self-exposed' to the world. For the past nine months, in Gaza, the Zionists, with full American support, have committed the most savage crimes, showing no mercy even to children and the sick."

‘Integrity in the electoral process; crucial for nation’

Turning his attention to the domestic scene, Chief Justice Ejei spoke about the upcoming second round of the 14th presidential election. 

Ejei stressed the importance of integrity in the electoral process. "All our people expect the candidates, their campaign teams, and supporters to adhere to the law and ethics and respect the rights of the people. If a candidate or campaign team does not respect the law and ethics, people will question how such individuals can be expected to adhere to the law after assuming executive responsibility for the country."

He extended his gratitude to the responsible and conscientious people who participated in the first round of the election and invited everyone to participate with even more responsibility in the second round. "Increased participation will further disappoint and frustrate the enemy. From every religious, national, and future-oriented perspective, participation in the election is necessary for a better future, improving the country, and resolving issues and problems."

Addressing judicial authorities, Chief Justice Ejei called for meticulous and prompt handling of reports and complaints regarding the election. "Competent officials in the prosecution and courts should handle these matters with precision and without bias. Timely, swift, and accurate handling, resulting in the issuance of legal and decisive rulings, has significant effects in the realm of prevention and deterrence," he concluded.

Results in Iran’s 14th presidential election show that the votes have gone to a runoff between Massoud Pezeshkian and Saeed Jalili slated for July 5.