Iran Claims German-Iranian Died Pre-Execution Amid Diplomatic Tensions
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Iran's judiciary announced that Iranian-German dissident Jamshid Sharmahd died before his execution could be carried out, following a controversial trial. Germany responded by closing Iranian consulates and recalling its ambassador, condemning the event as murder. Sharmahd's family, skeptical of Iran's claims, awaits confirmation from German and US authorities. Iran accused Sharmahd of leading a terrorist group responsible for attacks in Iran, while his family claims he was kidnapped by Iranian agents. The situation has strained diplomatic relations between Iran and Germany.
- Iran says German-Iranian died before execution was reported BBC.com
- Germany Shuts 3 Iranian Consulates Over Execution of German-Iranian Man The New York Times
- Iranian-German Sharmahd died before his execution, Iran judiciary says Reuters
- Tehran says German-Iranian died before execution DW (English)
- An Iran official claims Iranian-German prisoner died before he could be executed The Associated Press
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