Iran's Supreme Leader Pardons Thousands, Including Foreign Nationals

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has pardoned 2,887 prisoners, including those convicted of anti-state crimes and foreign nationals. The decision follows a proposal from judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejeh. The move also saw 59 death sentences commuted to imprisonment.

In a significant move, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has pardoned 2,887 prisoners, as disclosed by the state-run IRNA news agency on Friday.

According to IRNA, the pardons and commutations followed a proposal from judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejeh and included 59 death sentences being commuted to prison terms.

The pardons also extended to 39 individuals convicted of anti-state crimes and 40 foreign nationals. This measure coincides with the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, which is observed on Saturday.

(With inputs from agencies.)