Tehran rejects any role in plot to kill leaders of German Jewish groups
Summary
Germany convicted two men for plotting to kill leaders of Jewish organizations, saying the plan was directed by Iran. Iran’s Foreign Ministry denied the accusations and criticized Germany for making what it called baseless political claims.Key Facts
- Two men, one Danish and one Afghan, were found guilty in Hamburg for planning attacks on Jewish leaders in Germany.
- The Danish man was sentenced to eight and a half years in prison; the Afghan man got four and a half years.
- The court said Iran's intelligence service guided the plan.
- Germany summoned Iran’s ambassador to discuss the alleged plot.
- Iran summoned Germany’s ambassador in response and rejected all claims, calling them politically motivated.
- Germany said it will not tolerate threats or attacks on Jewish life in the country.
- The men were arrested in Denmark and sent to Germany for trial.
- Iran’s embassy in Berlin previously called the charges unfounded and driven by Iran’s enemies.
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