Ministry of Justice

Iran's Ministry of Justice (Vezarat-e Dadgostari) manages the administrative interface between the executive and judiciary. The minister does not head the Judiciary — the Chief Justice is separately appointed by the Supreme Leader — but administers courts, prisons, and judicial coordination. Key ministers: Morteza Bakhtiari (2009–2013, EU-sanctioned, alleged 1988 Death Commission member), Mostafa Pourmohammadi (2013–2017, implicated in 1988 massacre as deputy minister), Alireza Avaei (2017–2021, sanctioned for executions), Amin Hossein Rahimi (2021–2024), Amin Hossein Rahimi (2024–present, reappointed by Pezeshkian).