Judiciary Claims Jamshid Sharmeh Had a Stroke Before Execution

The spokesperson for the Judiciary claimed in a press conference today that Jamshid Sharmeh, on Tuesday, November 7, 'had a stroke in prison before being transferred for execution.' This statement comes despite the news agency Mizan reporting on that day the 'execution of his sentence.' Asghar Jahangir, the spokesperson, said this morning, Tuesday, November 15, 1403, regarding the execution of Jamshid Sharmeh, an Iranian-German citizen in prison, 'Jamshid Sharmeh suffered a stroke before the execution of his sentence and passed away.' Meanwhile, Mizan, affiliated with the Judiciary of the Islamic Republic, had reported on Tuesday, November 7, of this year, the execution of Jamshid Sharmeh's sentence. The execution of this Iranian-German citizen sparked widespread reactions, including the German government's decision to close three consular offices of the Islamic Republic in the country. In recent days, the German Foreign Ministry, citing the history of 'hostage-taking' by the Islamic Republic, urged its citizens to leave Iran. The spokesperson for the German Foreign Ministry stated on Friday, November 11, in Berlin that Germany has long been issuing 'travel warnings to Iran' asking its citizens to leave the country. He emphasized that the Islamic Republic 'takes German citizens hostage.' The German Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday, November 10, that it would close all three consular offices of the Islamic Republic in Germany, although the embassy would remain open. This is the latest action by Germany against the Iranian government following the execution of Jamshid Sharmeh, a dual Iranian-German citizen, by the Islamic Republic. A spokesperson for the German Foreign Ministry stated on Wednesday that the execution of Mr. Sharmeh has created 'severe' tension in bilateral relations between Berlin and Tehran. Germany also summoned its ambassador from Iran and summoned the chargé d'affaires of the Islamic Republic's embassy in Berlin in protest against the execution. Ghazaleh Sharmeh, Jamshid Sharmeh's daughter, has called for 'punishment for his murderers.' In an interview with VOA, Ghazaleh Sharmeh stated, 'We will not rest, and if the news is true, we will hold all those responsible for my father's murder accountable.' In this context, Josep Borrell, the EU's foreign policy chief, also condemned the execution of Jamshid Sharmeh, calling it a 'murder' and stating that the EU is considering measures in response to this action. Borrell wrote in his message: 'Jamshid Sharmeh, a citizen of the European Union in Iran, was executed. We condemn his murder in the strongest possible terms.' He emphasized that 'the European Union is strongly opposed to the death penalty at any time and under any circumstances' and expressed solidarity with the German government, with which they are in contact. Borrell also stated that the EU is 'considering measures' in response to this action by the Islamic Republic. Jamshid Sharmeh, 68, a German citizen with permanent residency in the United States, was kidnapped by the intelligence forces of the Islamic Republic in the UAE in the summer of 1399 and forcibly transferred to Iran. After a trial that the international community deems 'fabricated,' he was sentenced to death for 'corruption on earth.' The spokesperson for the U.S. State Department emphasized in response to the execution of Jamshid Sharmeh that the Islamic Republic executes Iranians simply for exercising their fundamental human rights. Matthew Miller, the spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, stated on Tuesday, November 7, in response to the execution of Jamshid Sharmeh, a dual Iranian-German citizen, by the Islamic Republic, that 'the Iranian government executes its citizens in response to their exercise of fundamental human rights.' Mr. Miller emphasized: 'The execution of prisoners by the Islamic Republic is a fundamental violation of their human rights, and the U.S. has repeatedly stated its opposition to it.' Annalena Baerbock, the German Foreign Minister, in response to a request from VOA for a comment on the execution of Jamshid Sharmeh by the Islamic Republic, stated that 'the killing' of a German citizen has serious consequences. The explanations of Kambiz Tavana regarding the process of the sudden kidnapping and execution of Jamshid Sharmeh by the Iranian government. The reactions of the U.S. government to the execution of Jamshid Sharmeh by the Islamic Republic. Jamshid Sharmeh, a dual national political activist, who was kidnapped and ultimately executed. A protest gathering of a group of Iranians in front of the German embassy in Washington against the execution of Jamshid Sharmeh and political prisoners. Germany's warning to its citizens regarding the execution of Sharmeh: Leave Iran. Josep Borrell: 'We condemn the murder of Jamshid Sharmeh in the strongest terms.' The reaction of Prince Reza Pahlavi to the execution of Jamshid Sharmeh: We will not rest until justice is achieved. Jamshid Sharmeh's daughter has called for 'immediate punishment' of the Islamic Republic for her father's execution. The German Foreign Ministry told VOA: The execution of Sharmeh has serious consequences for the Iranian government. The deputy special representative of the U.S.: The execution of Jamshid Sharmeh demonstrates the continuation of the Iranian government's 'atrocious actions.' Reactions to the execution of Jamshid Sharmeh: The approach of the 'killer kidnapping mafia' in response to international humiliation. The U.S. reaction to the execution of Sharmeh: The Islamic Republic executes Iranians for exercising 'fundamental human rights.'