Iran summons German ambassador over Berlin’s remarks
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- Iran summoned German Ambassador Axel Dittmann over remarks by senior German officials and what Tehran described as “interventionist” activities by the German Embassy.
- The move followed Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s calls for Iran to halt its nuclear program, end support for regional armed groups, and lift restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry summoned German Ambassador Axel Wilhelm Dittmann in Tehran on Thursday and delivered a strong protest over what it described as inappropriate remarks by senior German officials and interventionist activities by the German Embassy.
During the meeting, Iranian Assistant Foreign Minister Alireza Yousefi rejected recent statements by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and criticized what Tehran called Germany’s “unjustified and destructive” approach toward Iran and regional issues.
The summons came after Merz called on Iran to halt its “military nuclear program,” end support for regional armed groups and lift its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has repeatedly denied pursuing a military nuclear program.
Dittmann said he would convey Iran’s objections to the German government.
