The Government of Iran denounced Germany on Tuesday over its prediction on the mass protests in the Islamic Republic, accusing the European nation of intrusion.
On Tuesday in India, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz forecasted a looming end to the Iranian government leadership in a matter of “days and weeks.”
Responding, Foreign Minister Araghchi labeled Germany as one of the worst-placed governments to address human rights, noting that its “double-standards” over the past years have erased its credibility.
In a post on X, he said Merz called Iran’s defeat of “terrorists” who killed civilians and police officers “an expression of weakness,” but “supports the mass murder of 70,000 Palestinians in Gaza.”
Araghchi recalled Merz’s “repugnant hailing of Israel” after the June 2025 strikes on homes and businesses in Iran, and his comment about “Israel doing Europe a favor by carrying out its dirty work.”
The minister decried Germany’s “silence” over the “U.S. kidnapping of a Head of State,” and advised Berlin to “end its unlawful interference in the region, including its support for genocide and terrorism.”
Meanwhile, Iranian envoys are facing summons across Europe as governments ramp up pressure against Tehran over the killing of civilians as the demonstrations enter the third week.
On Tuesday, Dutch Foreign Minister, David van Weel announced the invitation of Iran’s ambassador to convey the Netherlands’ dismay over the excessive use of force.
In a post on X, David asked Iran to respect fundamental rights and immediately restore internet access, adding that perpetrators of violence against civilians must be held accountable.
Spain summoned Iran’s ambassador to Madrid over the crackdown, according to Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares, who called for the protection of rights and continued negotiations.
Belgium, Czechia, and Finland have also invited Iranian envoys. The European Parliament has banned Iran’s diplomats from its buildings, while EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has hinted at new sanctions.
Germany’s regime-fall prediction irks Iran as Europe summons envoys
