Germany Urges Nationals to Exit Iran Amid Safety Concerns

Germany warns its citizens against traveling to Iran and urged those currently in the country to leave, due to risks of politically motivated hostage situations, exemplified by the recent execution of German-Iranian national Jamshid Sharmahd.

Germany is reiterating a stern warning against traveling to Iran, emphasizing the heightened risk of being taken hostage by Tehran's authorities.

During a press briefing held on Friday, a spokesperson for the foreign ministry underscored the urgency of the situation, pointing to the case of executed German-Iranian national, Jamshid Sharmahd.

The government is keen on preventing further German citizens from suffering a similar fate and continuously advises nationals currently in Iran to vacate the country promptly.

(With inputs from agencies.)