Germany Closes Iranian Consulates Over Execution of Dual Citizen
The closure of Iranian consulates in Germany marks a new low in diplomatic relations following the controversial execution of Djamshid Sharmahd.
- The German government has shut down three Iranian consulates in response to the execution of Djamshid Sharmahd, a German-Iranian dual citizen, by Iran.
- Iran condemned the closures and summoned the German embassy's chargé d'affaires, calling the decision unjustified and an interference in its internal affairs.
- The closures affect 32 Iranian consular staff, who must leave Germany unless they have other residency rights, but the Iranian embassy in Berlin remains open.
- Germany's action is part of broader diplomatic tensions, with potential EU sanctions being discussed against those involved in Sharmahd's trial and execution.
- Diplomatic relations between Germany and Iran have reached a new low, with Germany warning its citizens against traveling to Iran and recalling its ambassador for consultations.
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