Iran summons Germany’s ambassador over Berlin’s criticism of Tehran
Iran summoned Germany’s ambassador in Tehran after Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Iran to end its Strait of Hormuz blockade, regional support for armed groups and military nuclear program.
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What happened
Iran’s Foreign Ministry summoned Ambassador Axel Dittmann and conveyed what it called a strong protest against Germany’s statements and embassy actions. [2][3]
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- Iran summons German ambassador over Merz criticism of Tehranisraelnationalnews.com · Recorded source date: Sep 18, 2026, 3:16 AM UTC
- L'Iran convoque l'ambassadeur d'Allemagne en raison des positions ''inappropriées'' de Berlin - Xinhuafrench.xinhuanet.com · Recorded source date: Sep 18, 2026, 2:19 AM UTC
Iranian official Alireza Yousefi rejected Merz’s remarks and described Germany’s approach toward Iran and the region as hostile and destructive. [1][3]
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- Irán convoca al embajador alemán por enfoque "destructivo" de Berlínhispantv.com · Recorded source date: Sep 18, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC
- L'Iran convoque l'ambassadeur d'Allemagne en raison des positions ''inappropriées'' de Berlin - Xinhuafrench.xinhuanet.com · Recorded source date: Sep 18, 2026, 2:19 AM UTC
Merz made the disputed remarks during a joint appearance with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, according to the cited reports. [2][3]
References for this detail (2)
- Iran summons German ambassador over Merz criticism of Tehranisraelnationalnews.com · Recorded source date: Sep 18, 2026, 3:16 AM UTC
- L'Iran convoque l'ambassadeur d'Allemagne en raison des positions ''inappropriées'' de Berlin - Xinhuafrench.xinhuanet.com · Recorded source date: Sep 18, 2026, 2:19 AM UTC
Context from the sources
Merz’s comments included calls for Iran to end what he described as a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, stop supporting regional armed groups and abandon its military nuclear program. [1][2]
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- [1] Irán convoca al embajador alemán por enfoque "destructivo" de Berlínhispantv.comReferenced for: detail 2
- [3] L'Iran convoque l'ambassadeur d'Allemagne en raison des positions ''inappropriées'' de Berlin - Xinhuafrench.xinhuanet.comReferenced for: detail 1, detail 2, detail 3
- [2] Iran summons German ambassador over Merz criticism of Tehranisraelnationalnews.comReferenced for: detail 1, detail 3
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The diplomatic dispute could complicate Germany-Iran engagement and make consular or official communication more difficult if further measures follow; the sources do not report such measures yet.
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Whether Germany will issue a formal response or Iran will take further diplomatic measures.
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Sources (3)
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Durante esta reunión celebrada este jueves, el director general del Departamento de Europa Occidental de la Cancillería de Irán, Alireza Yusefi, ha rechazado enérgicamente las…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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Iran summons Germany’s ambassador after Chancellor Merz demands Tehran end the Hormuz blockade, regional support for armed groups and nuclear program. Iran summoned Germany’s ambassador…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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TEHERAN, 17 septembre (Xinhua) -- Le ministère iranien des Affaires étrangères a convoqué l'ambassadeur d'Allemagne à Téhéran, Axel Dittmann, pour protester contre l'attitude hostile de…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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