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Death of Jamshid Sharmahd: Iran and Germany in Diplomatic Crisis

Iran reports the death of German-Iranian dual citizen Jamshid Sharmahd before his planned execution, sparking outrage and condemnation from Germany, which closed several Iranian consulates.

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How has Germany responded to the reported death of Jamshid Sharmahd?: Germany strongly condemned Sharmahd's death, stating Iran is responsible for his death due to his abduction, prolonged detention without due process, and inhumane conditions. Germany closed Iranian consulates in response.
What is the context of this event regarding Iran's human rights record?: Amnesty International and the US deemed Sharmahd's trial a sham. Iran carries out a high number of executions annually; Amnesty International reported at least 853 executions in 2023.
What is the latest information regarding the status of Jamshid Sharmahd?: Jamshid Sharmahd, a German-Iranian dual citizen, was reported dead by Iranian authorities before his potential execution, contradicting earlier statements of his execution.
What is the current state of diplomatic relations between Germany and Iran?: The incident severely strained diplomatic relations between Germany and Iran, with Germany's foreign minister describing the situation as being at 'more than a low point'.
What are the charges against Jamshid Sharmahd, and what is the controversy surrounding his trial?: Sharmahd was arrested in Dubai in 2020, transferred to Iran, and sentenced to death in 2023 for alleged involvement in a 2008 mosque bombing and revealing sensitive information. His family denied all charges.

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