Mysterious Death Sparks Global Outcry

Iranian-German national Jamshid Sharmahd, previously sentenced to execution by Tehran, reportedly died prior to his execution. This announcement by Iran's judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir has raised significant attention and concern internationally, as covered by state media on Tuesday.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 05-11-2024 16:21 IST | Created: 05-11-2024 16:21 IST
Mysterious Death Sparks Global Outcry
Jamshid Sharmahd

Jamshid Sharmahd, an Iranian-German national who was sentenced to execution, has died before the sentence could be carried out, Iran's judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir announced on Tuesday. The announcement, made through state media, has drawn international attention and concern.

The 67-year-old Sharmahd was detained in 2020 and accused of orchestrating a deadly bombing in Shiraz in 2008. His arrest and subsequent trial have been controversial, with rights organizations alleging that the trial did not meet international standards for fairness.

The news of his death has added to the complexity of international relations, with Germany and human rights groups closely monitoring the situation and calling for transparency from Iranian authorities.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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