TEHRAN On Tuesday, the Tehran Criminal Courts 11th Branch held the 26th trial session for 104 members of the Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK) terrorist organization.Presided over by Judge Amir Reza Dehghani, with consultants Morteza Tork and Amin Naseri, the session included the district attorneys, families of victims, and defense attorneys.At the beginning, Judge Dehghani welcomed the complainants legal representative, Mr.
Kazemi, to present his remarks.Kazemi revisited previous discussions about MEKs operations, which included the torture and martyrdom of citizens.He highlighted the cases of Shahrokh Tahmasebi and Khosro Riyahi Nazari, who dealt with abuse and murder throughout these operations.Kazemi stated an event from August 1982, where MEK operatives, disguised as Revolutionary Committee members, abducted Shahrokh Tahmasebi.He likewise related that after severe abuse, his body was charred and buried.Similarly, Kazemi told the abduction and murder of Khosro Riyahi Nazari, who was tortured and disposed of in a semi-constructed building.A witness, Akbar Kabiri, who worked with the Revolutionary Committee, applauded the Martyrs Taleb Taheri and Mirjalili.Kabiri further elaborated on MEKs precise planning, including leased safe homes for their leadership.He discussed how two young committee members, Taheri and Mirjalili, were abducted by MEK and later found tortured.During cross-examination, Kabiri recounted the interrogation of an MEK member Zandi, who revealed details that caused the discovery of weapons and grenades in his home.Kabiri detailed how MEK operatives were trained and the rationale behind their harsh tortures.He pointed out the terrorist organizations direct orders to extract information, leading to serious penalties for detainees, particularly young committee members.Judge Dehghani highlighted the authenticity of the courts jurisdiction in terrorism cases, asserting that the procedures abided by both nationwide and worldwide laws.Addressing the accuseds, consisting of the MEKs legal entity, Dehghani reiterated the openness and legal stability of the court sessions, intending to provide justice.The hearing is arranged to continue in the future, with comprehensive testimonies painting a traumatic photo of the crimes dedicated by MEK members.