On October 28, 2024, Iran’s judiciary confirmed the execution of Jamshid Sharmahd, a 69-year-old German-Iranian national, who had resided in the U.S. The execution follows his abduction by Iranian agents from Dubai in 2020 and his subsequent conviction for allegedly orchestrating a deadly terrorist bombing in Iran in 2008. Sharmahd and his family have vehemently denied the charges, describing the trial as an unjust sham.
Iran Executes Jamshid Sharmahd: A Dual Citizen's Controversial Trial and Fate
Iran Executes Jamshid Sharmahd: A Dual Citizen's Controversial Trial and Fate
Iran executed Jamshid Sharmahd, a German-Iranian opposition figure, following accusations tied to a 2008 bombing. His case has raised international concerns regarding Iran's treatment of dual citizens.
Sharmahd was living in California at the time of his kidnapping and operated a website for the Kingdom Assembly of Iran, alternatively known as Tondar, which advocates for the overthrow of the Iranian government and the restoration of the monarchy. The group has claimed responsibility for violent acts against Iran in the past.
His legal troubles had reached a tipping point earlier when a man identified as an Iranian agent accepted guilt for attempting to assassinate Sharmahd in the U.S. a decade ago, yet he managed to evade prosecution.
The execution of Sharmahd, who held dual German and Iranian citizenship, has triggered significant outcry and concern globally, as it highlights the Iranian regime’s willingness to execute individuals with Western ties. In the previous year, Iran similarly executed two other dissidents with dual citizenship, showcasing an alarming trend regarding the treatment of critics living abroad.
His legal troubles had reached a tipping point earlier when a man identified as an Iranian agent accepted guilt for attempting to assassinate Sharmahd in the U.S. a decade ago, yet he managed to evade prosecution.
The execution of Sharmahd, who held dual German and Iranian citizenship, has triggered significant outcry and concern globally, as it highlights the Iranian regime’s willingness to execute individuals with Western ties. In the previous year, Iran similarly executed two other dissidents with dual citizenship, showcasing an alarming trend regarding the treatment of critics living abroad.
