Germany Confronts Iran Over Execution of Jamshid Sharmahd

Germany voiced strong opposition to Iran over the execution of Iranian-German dissident Jamshid Sharmahd. The German government summoned the Iranian charge d'affaires and recalled its ambassador for consultations. Sharmahd's 2023 trial faced criticism from Germany, the US, and rights groups as unfounded.

Germany has expressed strong opposition to Iran following the execution of Iranian-German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd, who was reportedly kidnapped by Iranian security forces from Dubai in 2020.

The German Foreign Ministry issued a stern protest, summoning Iran's charge d'affaires in Berlin and recalling its ambassador for consultations, signaling possible further actions.

Sharmahd, accused by Iran of terrorism, faced a trial dismissed as a sham by international critics. His family firmly denied Tehran's allegations and campaigned for his release.

(With inputs from agencies.)