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A high-profile murder took place in the north of Iran, which shocked the entire country. Ayatollah Abbas Ali Suleimani was shot dead by a bank guard right during the working day. Surveillance cameras recorded this terrible moment: the guard, without hiding his weapon, calmly approached the clergyman from behind and fired a fatal shot. The video shows the Ayatollah’s white turban falling to the floor, and he himself slumping to the ground.
This murder was a real shock, because Soleimani was not just a religious leader, but a member of the Assembly of Experts, the body that elects and controls the supreme leader of Iran. He also served as the personal representative of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the southeastern regions of Iran.
The motives of the crime are still unknown, and the authorities have launched a special investigation. The killing comes amid heightened tensions in Iran, where waves of protests and social unrest are becoming more frequent. In a country where religious leaders play a key role in governance, such incidents highlight deep societal divisions and growing discontent.
The case is a reminder of the complexity of the political and social situation in Iran, where even the most powerful figures are not immune to violence.
