In reaction to Iran’s death sentence for a German national, Germany has declared two Iranian embassy staff members personae non gratae and ordered them to leave the country, according to a statement from the foreign office on Wednesday.
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock stated that Germany summoned Iran’s charge d’affaires and warned him that they “do not tolerate the huge violation of a German citizen’s rights.”
Appealable verdict.
On Wednesday, a foreign ministry official said the consulate was helping the dual national and contacting his family.
“We will give consular help as much as feasible. I’ve described Iran’s challenges “spokeswoman.
“This is a first-instance decision and we will watch the situation,” he continued.
Sharmahd, who lives in the U.S., is accused by Iran of leading a pro-monarchist cell that planned a 2008 bombing and other crimes.
Iran-West tensions have increased in recent months, putting nuclear discussions on hold.
Germany strongly supports EU sanctions against Iran for its crackdown on protestors. The group aims to incorporate Iranian actors in the Russian-Ukrainian battle.
