The Tragic End of a Dual Citizen's Fight Against the Current Regime

The abduction and detention of a dual Iranian-German citizen in a third country like the UAE provoked widespread international backlash. The German government and the United States, where Sharmahd resided, strongly condemned the action. The Sharmahd case quickly escalated into a sensitive diplomatic issue, severely impacting Iran's relations with Western nations, particularly Germany. His family launched campaigns calling for his release and intervention from international bodies.