Iran's judiciary said it will fast-track trials in response to the ongoing wave of protests across large parts of the country."In order to deal swiftly, accurately and comprehensively with the cases of the rioters," special judicial chambers will be staffed by "experienced judges" Chief Justice Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, the head of Iran's judiciary, was quoted as saying by state media.
"From now on, there will be no leniency for whoever helps the enemy against the Islamic Republic and the calm of the people," Ejei said, while accusing Israel and the United States of fueling the protests.
More than 2,000 people have been detained in the first 10 days of protests that have spread rapidly across Iran after anger erupted in Tehran in late December.
The unrest followed a sharp drop in the national currency against major foreign currencies.
