Germany Recalls Ambassador, Condemns Iran's Execution of Dual National Jamshid Sharmahd in Heightened Diplomatic Protest

Germany has taken decisive diplomatic action following the reported execution of German-Iranian national Jamshid Sharmahd in Iran, signaling strong disapproval of Tehran's conduct. On Tuesday, the German Foreign Office announced it had recalled its ambassador to Iran and summoned the Iranian chargé d'affaires in Berlin to formally protest the execution.

The Foreign Ministry issued a statement on X (formerly Twitter), condemning Iran's actions and underscoring Germany's intention to respond accordingly. "We have sent our strongest protest against the actions of the Iranian regime and reserve the right to take further action," the statement declared. The ministry’s language conveyed Germany's unequivocal disapproval and readiness to consider additional steps.

In Tehran, Germany’s ambassador reportedly delivered a formal demarche to the Iranian foreign minister, lodging a stern objection on behalf of Berlin. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock subsequently made the decision to recall the ambassador to Berlin for consultations, marking a significant escalation in diplomatic tensions between the two nations.

The case of Jamshid Sharmahd, who held dual German-Iranian citizenship, has attracted international attention. Iran previously accused Sharmahd of involvement in a series of activities it deemed hostile to the state. His family and supporters have long maintained that he was denied fair legal proceedings and that his conviction was politically motivated.

Germany’s protest aligns with broader criticism from Western nations regarding Iran's treatment of dual nationals and its approach to capital punishment. The recall of the ambassador signals Germany's deepening concern over human rights abuses and suggests that further diplomatic or economic measures could follow, potentially heightening international scrutiny of Iran’s domestic policies and judicial practices.

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