In response to the execution of Iranian-German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd, Germany has ordered the closure of three Iranian consulates. Sharmahd was executed on terrorism charges after a trial deemed a sham by Germany and international rights groups. Germany's Foreign Minister announced the decision, which reduces Iran’s diplomatic presence in Germany. The tensions further escalate as Iranian authorities dismissed Germany's protests, while the EU considers significant measures in reaction. This move reflects a significant deterioration in diplomatic relations between Germany and Iran.