Iran expelled two German diplomats accredited to Tehran in response to a similar measure against two Iranian diplomats that Berlin decided to expel on February 22 after sentencing an Iranian and German citizen to death, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said. And the ministry’s statement refers to “the expulsion of two German diplomats as undesirable elements following the interference of the German government in Iran’s internal and judicial affairs.” 67-year-old Sharmakhd as “completely unacceptable”. FBI and CIA” and “an attempt to contact agents of the Israeli Mossad.” Sharmahd’s supporters in Germany denied the allegations and called on Berlin to “act immediately to save his life.”
“The Islamic Republic of Iran will act strongly against any exaggerated request,” Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said.
There are at least 16 foreign passport holders in Iran, most of whom also hold Iranian citizenship, while Iran does not recognize dual citizenship for its citizens.
