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Tehran summons German envoy over Berlin’s anti-Iranian measures
Axel Dittmann was summoned by Alireza Yousefi, director-general for Western Europe at the ministry, on Tuesday, and formally notified of the Islamic Republic’s strong protest, Press TV reported.
The ministry identified the reason behind the summoning as “anti-Iranian actions in Germany and destructive positions taken by German officials against the Islamic Republic in violation of the international law.”
During the meeting, Yousefi condemned the stances and activities “particularly the hosting and support of violent and terrorist elements and groups” that are hostile towards Tehran.
He emphasized that such positions and measures contradicted the fundamental principles of the international law and the United Nations Charter, and entailed international responsibility for Berlin.
The German ambassador undertook to convey Tehran’s protest to relevant German authorities.
German authorities have been adopting increasingly inimical positions concerning the Islamic Republic simultaneously with underway escalation in the United States’ rhetorical and military escalation targeting Tehran.
Dittmann had also been summoned to the ministry in late January after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz claimed that the Iranian government’s “days are numbered.” His remarks came as Donald Trump had markedly escalated his verbal threats and ordered significant military buildup around Iran following the Islamic Republic’s response to a foreign-backed riots last month.
Germany has also played host to gatherings and activism by anti-Iranian groupings and outfits, including monarchists seeking the return of Iran’s former Washington-backed tyrannical Pahlavi regime.
Most recently, it hosted the Munich Security Conference, which excluded Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, while providing ample opportunity for those attacking the Islamic Republic.