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Iran Execution: Daughter Questions Circumstances of Sharmahd's Death
The execution of German-Iranian Jamshid Sharmahd in Iran sparks international outrage and questions over due process, prompting calls for investigation and sanctions.
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Jamshid SharmahdGazelle SharmahdAnnalena Baerbock
- How has Germany responded to the execution of Jamshid Sharmahd?
- Germany responded to the execution by closing three Iranian consulates and Annalena Baerbock, the German Foreign Minister, is seeking stronger EU sanctions against Iran. Gazelle Sharmahd calls on Germany and the US to demand the return of her father's remains, if any exist.
- What are the circumstances surrounding the death of Jamshid Sharmahd?
- Jamshid Sharmahd, a German-Iranian, was executed in Iran, according to Iranian authorities. His daughter, Gazelle Sharmahd, questions the circumstances of his death and whether he is truly deceased, highlighting the lack of evidence and the unusual timing of the announcement.
- What were the charges against Jamshid Sharmahd that led to his execution?
- Sharmahd was arrested in 2020, allegedly abducted from Dubai, and sentenced to death in 2023 for alleged involvement in a 2008 mosque bombing and leading the opposition group Tondar. His family maintains that he did not possess an Iranian passport and that Tehran does not recognize dual citizenship.
- What is the broader significance of this event in terms of international relations?
- The execution of Jamshid Sharmahd has created significant diplomatic tension between Iran and the West. Gazelle Sharmahd's statements highlight the lack of transparency surrounding the death and raise serious concerns about due process and the handling of dual nationals in Iran.
- What are the doubts expressed by Jamshid Sharmahd's daughter regarding her father's death?
- Gazelle Sharmahd, living in the US, expresses uncertainty about her father's death, considering various possibilities including poisoning, death due to mistreatment in solitary confinement, or execution. She emphasizes that they only have unproven claims and awaits verification from German and American authorities.