Iran germany relations

Iran stepping up harassment, threats on nationals in Germany, opposition group says

The cases reflect "an unprecedented intensification" in the activities of Iranian intelligence services in Germany, he said.

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A man holds a flag as supporters of the National Council of Resistance of Iran gather to protest against the Iranian regime, in Berlin, Germany, June 21, 2025
Air planes of German carrier Lufthansa are parked at the airport in Frankfurt

Lufthansa suspends flights to Tehran, foreign ministers hold call

"Avoiding further regional escalation must be in everyone’s interest. We urge all actors in the region to act responsibly and exercise maximum restraint," the German foreign ministry said on X.

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Police detain suspects as they patrol along the German-Polish border to prevent illegal migration near Klinge, Germany, September 20, 2023.

Germany's Hamburg airport halts after Iran plane threat

The German air force said on its X social media account that it escorted the plane after it entered German airspace east of Berlin due to a bomb threat.

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ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY Guard Corps Commander-in-Chief, Maj.-Gen. Hossein Salami, reviews military equipment during an IRGC ground forces drill in Iran last year.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard is responsible for shooting at German synagogue, officials say

Ramin Yektaparast, a biker gang leader wanted on suspicion of murder in Germany who now lives in Iran, is accused of directing antisemitic attacks from Iran.

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Germany presses US to lift Iran sanctions as it courts closer ties

Gabriel said Iran was a reliable credit partner that kept agreements as a rule.

OCTOBER 3, 2016ByREUTERS
Germany vice chancellor and economic affairs minister Sigmar Gabriel with Iran president Hassan Rouhani

German banks to open Iranian branches, official says

Gabriel was recently criticized in Germany for putting business interests above nuclear agreement qualms.

AUGUST 4, 2015ByJPOST.COM STAFF
Germany vice chancellor and economic affairs minister Sigmar Gabriel with Iran president Hassan Rouhani

Are booming German-Iran business relations hurting Israel?

The boost in German-Iran trade comes as Israel and Germany prepare to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations.

MARCH 8, 2015ByBENJAMIN WEINTHAL
Iran marks the 36th anniversary of the Islamic revolution

German customs investigation unit: Iran violates sanctions by purchasing nuclear technology

Iran employs front companies to disguise its illegal purchases, German daily quotes customs agency as saying.

NOVEMBER 17, 2014ByBENJAMIN WEINTHAL
Iranian workers stand in front of the Bushehr nuclear power plant.

Germany arrests man suspected of violating Iran sanctions

Exported products include vacuum pumps, valves and other industrial products that can be used for civil or military purposes.

FEBRUARY 19, 2014ByREUTERS
Iran sanctions 370