Protest in front of Iranian embassy after Sharmahd execution

Several people gathered in front of the Iranian embassy in Berlin to protest against the execution of German-Iranian dual citizen Djamshid Sharmahd. These also included the German-Iranian actress Jasmin Tabatabai, the author Düzen Tekkal and film producer Minu Barati-Fischer.

According to a dpa reporter, around 30 people gathered in front of the embassy in the Berlin district of Dahlem. Some had photos of Sharmahd with them, others showed posters that read, among other things: “We are Jimmy” or “One for all, all for one.” . Some protesters called for the release of Iranian prisoners.

Foreign Office summons ambassadors

Iran’s judiciary announced Sharmahd’s execution on Monday. He was sentenced to death in spring 2023 in a controversial trial following terrorism allegations. The federal government, relatives and human rights activists vehemently rejected the allegations against him.

The Foreign Office has summoned the head of the Iranian embassy in Berlin to protest against the execution of the German-Iranian dual citizen. “We have expressed our strong protest against the actions of the Iranian regime and reserve the right to take further measures,” the ministry said on the X platform.