Iranian-German National Jamshid Sharmahd Dies Before Execution

Iranian-German national Jamshid Sharmahd reportedly died before his scheduled execution, directly contradicting earlier claims from Tehran that he had been executed on October 28. Iranian judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir stated that Sharmahd passed away prior to the implementation of his death sentence, though he provided no further details. This revelation has intensified diplomatic tensions between Germany and Iran, prompting Germany to close its Iranian consulates in protest of Sharmahd's treatment and death. Sharmahd's family and human rights advocates maintain that he was unjustly imprisoned and that the charges against him were fabricated. German officials have criticized Iran, accusing it of politicizing hostage situations, particularly amid the backdrop of the ongoing Middle East conflict. The ambiguity surrounding Sharmahd's death raises serious concerns regarding due process and human rights within the Iranian judicial system.