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GERMAN criticism of Tehran’s violent crackdown on nationwide protests prompted a tweet from Iran’s foreign minister on Thursday, lashing out at Berlin.
Foreign Minister, Hussein Amirabdollahian wrote on his twitter page that “provocative, interventionist and undiplomatic attitudes do not show sophistication and wisdom.
“Germany can choose engagement to address common challenges or confrontation, “ the diplomat added, and threatened that the Iranian response will be “appropriate and firm.’’
Damaging historic relations will have long-term consequences, said Amirabdollahian.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock tweeted on Wednesday that “we stand by the men & women of Iran, and not just today, but for as long as necessary.’’
She had added that another sanctions package was being prepared. “At the same time, we are working to ensure that there is a special session on Iran in the UN Human Rights Council and that a clarification mechanism is mandated.’’
Following the outbreak of nationwide protests critical of Iranian rule, diplomatic ties between Berlin and Tehran have deteriorated.
On Wednesday, the German parliament discussed a motion on further sanctions against Iran, as well as better protection for critics of the Iranian government who have fled the country.
The protests in Iran were triggered by the death of a 22-year-old Iranian Kurdish woman, Mahsa Amini. The morality police had arrested her for allegedly violating Islamic dress codes. She died in police custody on September 16.
Since her death, thousands of people have been demonstrating across the country against the government’s repressive course and the Islamic system of rule. (dpa/NAN)
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