WANA (Nov 05) – The spokesperson for Iran’s judiciary provided an update on the case of Jamshid Sharmahd, an Iranian-German citizen and leader of the Tondar terrorist group, who was accused primarily of orchestrating a terrorist attack on a mosque in Shiraz, Iran. He stated, “The case of this individual was handled through judicial processes, leading to his conviction. Jamshid Sharmahd had been sentenced to death, and his sentence was prepared for execution; however, he passed away before it could be carried out.”

 

Referring to recent statements from the German government, Ali Asghar Jahangir commented, “Regarding Germany’s actions, it should be said that the judicial system of the Islamic Republic of Iran is independent, and we do not grant any foreign nation the right to interfere in our judicial matters. It is therefore our legal right to prosecute crimes committed by our own citizens.”

 

The Iranian judiciary spokesperson continued, “This individual (Jamshid Sharmahd) was a criminal and a terrorist, and the Iranian judiciary tried him as an Iranian for his terrorist actions. Even if he had not been Iranian, had he committed crimes within Iran, we would still have the right to prosecute him in accordance with the laws, which is precisely what took place.”

 

Jahangir reiterated, “The judicial review of his case led to his conviction. Jamshid Sharmahd had been sentenced to death, and his execution order was prepared, but he died prior to its implementation.”

 

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The judiciary spokesperson also addressed France’s recent claims regarding the alleged poor conditions of two French nationals detained in Iran and the status of their cases.

 

He stated, “The two detainees, Jacques Paris and Ms. Cecile Kohler, were arrested in May 2022 on charges of espionage for foreign entities against our country, as well as gathering and colluding to commit crimes against national security. Their indictment was submitted to Branch 15 of the Revolutionary Court on February 22, 2023.”

 

Jahangir noted that several court sessions have already been held in their case, and a new hearing is scheduled for November 25. “These two detainees are being held under good conditions and are in good health. Thus, any claims regarding abnormal conditions are false. The detainees have been in contact with their relatives through the consulate, which shows they have been provided all the legal and humanitarian rights deemed necessary,” he added.