In a significant development, Iran has announced plans to consult with regional nations prior to any potential military action against Israel. This move aims to foster dialogue and gauge the reactions of neighboring countries, highlighting the complex geopolitical landscape in the Middle East. The announcement comes amid heightened tensions and concerns about escalating conflicts in the region. Analysts suggest that Iran's strategy may seek to build alliances or at least mitigate backlash before taking any decisive steps.

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Germany will shut all three Iranian consulates on its territory in reaction to the execution of a German-Iranian national but will allow Tehran's embassy to remain open, the foreign ministry said on Thursday.

"Our diplomatic relations are already more than at a low point," German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said in New York.

Iran's foreign ministry was not immediately available to comment on the German decision.

Germany has already recalled its ambassador to Iran over Jamshid Sharmahd's execution and summoned the Iranian charge d'affaires to voice Berlin's protest.

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Iranian state media said on Monday that Sharmahd was put to death after he was convicted of carrying out terrorist attacks.

Baerbock condemned Iran for playing politics with hostages and accused Tehran of trying to use Germany's support for Israel in the widening Middle East conflict to justify Sharmahd's killing.

"Further Germans are also being unfairly held. We are also deeply committed to them and continue to work tirelessly for their release," she said.

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Human rights organisation HAWAR on Thursday welcomed the decision to close the consulates but said the German government must intensify its efforts to secure the release of another German citizen, Nahid Taghavi, 70, who has been held in Iran since October 2020.

"The Federal Government's lack of planning in dealing with the hostage diplomacy of the Islamic Republic of Iran must finally come to an end," the organisation said in a statement.

The minister also called on the European Union to add Iran's Revolutionary Guards to its list of terrorist groups.

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Germany will shut all three Iranian consulates on its territory in reaction to the execution of a German-Iranian national but will allow Tehran's embassy to remain open, the foreign ministry said on Thursday.

Germany will shut all three Iranian consulates on its territory in reaction to the execution of a German-Iranian national but will allow Tehran's embassy to remain open, the foreign ministry said on Thursday. "Our diplomatic relations are already more than at a low point," German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said in New York. Iran's foreign ministry was not immediately available to comment on the German decision. Germany has already recalled its ambassador to Iran over Jamshid Sharmahd's execution and summoned the Iranian charge d'affaires to voice Berlin's protest. Also read: Trump told Netanyahu to end Gaza war ‘before he returns to office’: Report Iranian state media said on Monday that Sharmahd was put to death after he was convicted of carrying out terrorist attacks. Baerbock condemned Iran for playing politics with hostages and accused Tehran of trying to use Germany's support for Israel in the widening Middle East conflict to justify Sharmahd's killing. "Further Germans are also being unfairly held. We are also deeply committed to them and continue to work tirelessly for their release," she said. Watch | Report Cites Senior Source Revealing Iran's Plan To Attack Israel × Human rights organisation HAWAR on Thursday welcomed the decision to close the consulates but said the German government must intensify its efforts to secure the release of another German citizen, Nahid Taghavi, 70, who has been held in Iran since October 2020. "The Federal Government's lack of planning in dealing with the hostage diplomacy of the Islamic Republic of Iran must finally come to an end," the organisation said in a statement. The minister also called on the European Union to add Iran's Revolutionary Guards to its list of terrorist groups. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Germany closes Iranian consulates after execution of dual national

A report citing senior Iranian sources says that Iran will deliver a definitive and painful response to Israel's recent attack on its territory. Watch this report to know more.

Israel-Iran War: Iran Plans Definitive and Painful Response, Says Report

A report citing senior Iranian Source says that Iran will deliver a definitive and painful response to Israel's recent attack on its territory. Watch this report to know more.

Report Cites Senior Source Revealing Iran's Plan To Attack Israe

As tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, the two adversaries are finding themselves in a fierce new chapter of open and long-range confrontation. Watch in for more details!

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Iran's government has proposed to triple its military budget, its spokeswoman said Tuesday (Oct 29), as tensions with arch-rival Israel rise following recent tit-for-tat missile strikes. Watch in for more details!

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Israel's military Chief has vowed to hit Iran very hard if it retaliates against Israel for its attacks on Iranian targets over the weekend. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Iran War: Israel Will Hit Iran 'Very Hard' If It Retaliates, Says IDF Chief

After Israel launched its largest-ever strike on Iran, experts worry that Tehran could see no other option but to accelerate its nuclear program. Meanwhile, ceasefire negotiations are back on in Qatar, with CIA and Mossad chiefs at the table. But even as talks resume, Israel is ramping up its offensive in northern Gaza, and explosions near a U.S. base in Syria are escalating tensions across the region. Is West Asia on the cusp of an all-out war?

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Iran on Monday reportedly executed 69-year-old German-Iranian Jamshid Sharmahd after years in captivity, media in the Islamic Republic said, sparking outrage in Germany and beyond.

Berlin warned of "serious consequences" for Iran's "inhumane regime", while a Norway-based human rights group labelled the execution the "extrajudicial killing of a hostage".

Sharmahd, a German citizen of Iranian descent and a US resident, was seized by Iranian authorities in 2020 while travelling through the United Arab Emirates, according to his family.

Iran, which does not recognise dual citizenship, announced his arrest after a "complex operation", without specifying how, where or when he was seized.

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Sharmahd was sentenced to death in February 2023 for the capital offence of "corruption on Earth", a sentence later confirmed by the Iranian Supreme Court.&nbsp;

The Iranian judiciary's Mizan website said on Monday that "the death sentence of Jamshid Sharmahd... was carried out this morning".&nbsp;

He had been convicted of playing a role in a 2008 mosque bombing in the southern city of Shiraz, in which 14 people were killed and 300 wounded.

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Sharmahd grew up in an Iranian-German family and moved to California in 2003, where he was accused of making statements hostile to both Iran and Islam on television.

Mizan said Sharmahd was "a criminal terrorist" who "was hosted by the United States as well as European countries and was operating under the complex protection of their intelligence services".&nbsp;

Iran carries out the second highest number of executions worldwide per year after China, according to human rights groups including Amnesty International.&nbsp;

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At least 627 people have been executed this year alone by Iran, according to IHR. Rights groups accuse the authorities of using capital punishment as a tool to instill fear throughout society.

Several other Europeans are still being held in Iran, including at least three French citizens.&nbsp;

European Parliament member Hannah Neumann, who chairs the assembly's Iran delegation, called for a total change in the EU's policy towards Tehran, the Bild daily reported.

"There were some voices who wanted to wait and see how the regime would develop after Pezeshkian's election," Neumann said. "This terrible execution shows us clearly how we should judge this new government."

His family have long maintained that Sharmahd was innocent.

Sharmahd was also accused of leading the Tondar group, which aims to topple the Islamic Republic. Iran classes it as a terrorist organisation.

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Iran on Monday reportedly executed 69-year-old German-Iranian Jamshid Sharmahd after years in captivity, media in the Islamic Republic said, sparking outrage in Germany and beyond.

Iran on Monday reportedly executed 69-year-old German-Iranian Jamshid Sharmahd after years in captivity, media in the Islamic Republic said, sparking outrage in Germany and beyond. Berlin warned of "serious consequences" for Iran's "inhumane regime", while a Norway-based human rights group labelled the execution the "extrajudicial killing of a hostage". Sharmahd, a German citizen of Iranian descent and a US resident, was seized by Iranian authorities in 2020 while travelling through the United Arab Emirates, according to his family. Iran, which does not recognise dual citizenship, announced his arrest after a "complex operation", without specifying how, where or when he was seized. Also read | West Asia crisis: Netanyahu claims Iran amassing nuclear 'stockpile'; Hezbollah fires projectiles into Israel Sharmahd was sentenced to death in February 2023 for the capital offence of "corruption on Earth", a sentence later confirmed by the Iranian Supreme Court. The Iranian judiciary's Mizan website said on Monday that "the death sentence of Jamshid Sharmahd... was carried out this morning". He had been convicted of playing a role in a 2008 mosque bombing in the southern city of Shiraz, in which 14 people were killed and 300 wounded. Tool for fear Sharmahd grew up in an Iranian-German family and moved to California in 2003, where he was accused of making statements hostile to both Iran and Islam on television. Mizan said Sharmahd was "a criminal terrorist" who "was hosted by the United States as well as European countries and was operating under the complex protection of their intelligence services". Iran carries out the second highest number of executions worldwide per year after China, according to human rights groups including Amnesty International. Also read | X suspends Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei's Hebrew account after two posts, says... At least 627 people have been executed this year alone by Iran, according to IHR. Rights groups accuse the authorities of using capital punishment as a tool to instill fear throughout society. Several other Europeans are still being held in Iran, including at least three French citizens. European Parliament member Hannah Neumann, who chairs the assembly's Iran delegation, called for a total change in the EU's policy towards Tehran, the Bild daily reported. "There were some voices who wanted to wait and see how the regime would develop after Pezeshkian's election," Neumann said. "This terrible execution shows us clearly how we should judge this new government." His family have long maintained that Sharmahd was innocent. Sharmahd was also accused of leading the Tondar group, which aims to topple the Islamic Republic. Iran classes it as a terrorist organisation. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Iran executes Iranian-German national Jamshid Sharmahd after terrorism conviction: reports

The question of whether Hezbollah has the upper hand on the ground remains contentious amid ongoing conflict in the region. Analysts point to Hezbollah's extensive military capabilities, strategic alliances, and local support, suggesting they may have an advantage in certain areas. However, the situation is fluid, and the dynamics can shift rapidly based on military engagements and political developments.

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Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, stated on Monday that Tehran would "use all available tools" to respond to Israel's recent attack on military sites in Iran over the weekend.

Israel-Iran War: Iran Vows To Respond To Israeli Strikes

Israel and Iran exchanged barbs at the United Nations Security Council's emergency meeting on Monday and Iran condemned Israel'S Saturday attack with the country's UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani calling it a blatant and dangerous breach of international law and the UN Charter. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Iran War: Iran Says Israel's Attack 'Dangerous Breach Of International Law'

Iran's government has proposed to triple its military budget, its spokeswoman said Tuesday (Oct 29), as tensions with arch-rival Israel rise following recent tit-for-tat missile strikes.

Government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani outlined the move that would see "a significant increase of more than 200 percent in the country's military budget" at a news conference in Tehran.

She did not elaborate and Tehran has not disclosed any figures, but according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute think tank, Iran's military spending in 2023 was about $10.3 billion.

The proposed budget will be debated, with lawmakers expected to finalise it in March.

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Iran and Israel on Monday accused each other of endangering Middle East peace in a heated exchange at a UN meeting.

It came days after Israel carried out strikes on Iran in response to an October 1 missile barrage that the Islamic Republic launched against Israel.

The Iranian army reported four soldiers killed and damage to "radar systems".

Iran's October 1 strike, involving 200 missiles, was in retaliation for attacks that killed the leaders of the Iran-backed groups Hamas and Hezbollah, as well as one of its own commanders.

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"All efforts have been made to meet the country's defence needs and special attention has been paid to this issue," the government spokeswoman Mohajerani said.

The regional tensions flared after Israel launched a military offensive in the Gaza Strip to eliminate the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas in response to the unprecedented October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel.

Since last month, Israel has also been battling Lebanon's Hezbollah movement.

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Iran's government has proposed to triple its military budget, its spokeswoman said Tuesday (Oct 29), as tensions with arch-rival Israel rise following recent tit-for-tat missile strikes.

Iran's government has proposed to triple its military budget, its spokeswoman said Tuesday (Oct 29), as tensions with arch-rival Israel rise following recent tit-for-tat missile strikes. Government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani outlined the move that would see "a significant increase of more than 200 percent in the country's military budget" at a news conference in Tehran. She did not elaborate and Tehran has not disclosed any figures, but according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute think tank, Iran's military spending in 2023 was about $10.3 billion. The proposed budget will be debated, with lawmakers expected to finalise it in March. Also Read | 93 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on residential building in North Gaza Iran and Israel on Monday accused each other of endangering Middle East peace in a heated exchange at a UN meeting. It came days after Israel carried out strikes on Iran in response to an October 1 missile barrage that the Islamic Republic launched against Israel. The Iranian army reported four soldiers killed and damage to "radar systems". Iran's October 1 strike, involving 200 missiles, was in retaliation for attacks that killed the leaders of the Iran-backed groups Hamas and Hezbollah, as well as one of its own commanders. Also Read | US ups earlier estimates, claims 10,000 North Korean troops backing Russia in Ukraine war "All efforts have been made to meet the country's defence needs and special attention has been paid to this issue," the government spokeswoman Mohajerani said. The regional tensions flared after Israel launched a military offensive in the Gaza Strip to eliminate the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas in response to the unprecedented October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel. Since last month, Israel has also been battling Lebanon's Hezbollah movement. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Iran plans to triple military budget amid rising tensions with Israel

Israel and Iran exchanged barbs at the United Nations Security Council's emergency meeting on Monday and Iran condemned Israel's Saturday attack with the country's UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani calling it a blatant and dangerous breach of international law and the UN Charter. Watch in for more details!

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Iran has executed Iranian German National Jamshid Sharmahd who was a convict of terrorism charges. Iranian media has reported this news. Sharmahd a resident of the United States was sentenced to death in 2023 for his alleged role in a 2008 blast that claimed 14 lives. Watch in for more details!

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Israel has demonstrated its strategic strike capabilities amid escalating tensions with Iran, showcasing advanced military technologies and readiness for potential conflict. In response, Iran has vowed to retaliate, threatening consequences for any aggressive actions taken by Israel. This exchange highlights the fragile security situation in the region, with both nations poised for further escalation as they continue to assert their military positions.

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Israel's unprecedented aerial assault on Iran has raised questions about the Iran's potential retaliation. Israel is claiming an extent of damage following their strikes while Iran is mulling a proposal reaction. The region of West Asia has been on edge in anticipation of Israeli retaliation for a ballistic missile barrage carried out by Iran on October 1, in which around 200 ballistic missiles were fired at Israel, Iran's second direct attack on Israel in six months. Watch to know more.

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Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei recently opened a Hebrew language account on social media platform X which was suspended after only two posts, as reported by the Jerusalem Post.

On the suspended account, one message was posted in Hebrew language which read, "In the name of God, the most merciful," which is a standard Islamic greeting.

The second post was related to a speech delivered by Khamenei on Sunday (Oct 27) and was posted on his English account as, “Zionists are making a miscalculation with respect to Iran. They don't know Iran. They still haven't been able to correctly understand the power, initiative, and determination of the Iranian people.”&nbsp;

In the message, reference was made to the attack by Israel on Iran on Sunday (Oct 27).

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The two posts were shared on the account after the airstrikes by Israel on the military targets of Iran.

Khamenei is known to use Hebrew language while posting on his main X account and using strong language against Israel.

X took down the account, on which messages were posted in Hebrew, with a brief note saying that the account had been suspended for violating its rules. However, it did not specify the violation.

<h2>Khamenei's history of suspension on social media</h2>

This is not the first time social media platforms have suspended or removed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's accounts.&nbsp;

The Supreme Leader's Facebook and Instagram accounts were removed in February after he extended support to the militant group Hamas after its October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.

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In Iran, social media platforms like X and Facebook have remained blocked for years and Iranians need to use virtual private networks to access these sites.

The conflict between Iran and Israel has escalated as Tehran launched ballistic missiles at targets in Tel Aviv on October 1 as part of "Operation True Promise 2". In the conflict, there has been the involvement of Hamas and Hezbollah, which has led to humanitarian consequences.

(With inputs from agencies)

Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei recently opened a Hebrew language account on social media platform X which was suspended after only two posts, as reported by the Jerusalem Post.

Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei recently opened a Hebrew language account on social media platform X which was suspended after only two posts, as reported by the Jerusalem Post. On the suspended account, one message was posted in Hebrew language which read, "In the name of God, the most merciful," which is a standard Islamic greeting. The second post was related to a speech delivered by Khamenei on Sunday (Oct 27) and was posted on his English account as, “Zionists are making a miscalculation with respect to Iran. They don't know Iran. They still haven't been able to correctly understand the power, initiative, and determination of the Iranian people.” In the message, reference was made to the attack by Israel on Iran on Sunday (Oct 27). Also Read: West Asia crisis | Will 'use all available tools' to respond to Israel's attack: Iran The two posts were shared on the account after the airstrikes by Israel on the military targets of Iran. Khamenei is known to use Hebrew language while posting on his main X account and using strong language against Israel. X took down the account, on which messages were posted in Hebrew, with a brief note saying that the account had been suspended for violating its rules. However, it did not specify the violation. Khamenei's history of suspension on social media This is not the first time social media platforms have suspended or removed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's accounts. The Supreme Leader's Facebook and Instagram accounts were removed in February after he extended support to the militant group Hamas after its October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. Watch: Israel Attacks Iran: Israeli Strikes 'Severely Harmed' Iran: Netanyahu In Iran, social media platforms like X and Facebook have remained blocked for years and Iranians need to use virtual private networks to access these sites. The conflict between Iran and Israel has escalated as Tehran launched ballistic missiles at targets in Tel Aviv on October 1 as part of "Operation True Promise 2". In the conflict, there has been the involvement of Hamas and Hezbollah, which has led to humanitarian consequences. (With inputs from agencies)

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