Iran executed German-Iranian dissident Jamshid Sharmahd, sending a clear message that a Western passport does not shield critics of the Tehran government, sparking condemnation from Germany and the EU. Sharmahd, accused of involvement in a 2008 mosque bombing, was sentenced to death in 2023 after a “sham trial.” Several other dual nationals have been put to death by Iran since 2023, leading to fears among families of detainees, with rights groups describing them as “hostages” used for leverage in negotiations.
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