Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has authorized the full or partial pardoning of over 3,000 convicts on the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.

A statement by the Leader’s website said Ayatollah Khamenei agreed to the request by Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei to grant amnesty, reduce, or commute the sentences of 3,126 convicts.

Ayatollah Khamenei regularly grants amnesty or reduces sentences for prisoners during major religious and national celebrations, a gesture that aligns with the values of mercy and reflection prevalent during these times.

However, the clemency does not apply to all types of prisoners, including those sentenced for their role in armed struggles against Iran, armed or organized drug trafficking, rape, armed robbery, arms smuggling, abduction, bribery, and embezzlement.

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