Germany Summons Iranian Ambassador Over Plot to Attack Jewish Figures

Following the conviction of two men in Germany on charges of planning attacks against Jewish figures and espionage targeting objectives related to the Jewish community, Germany’s Foreign Ministry summoned the ambassador of the Islamic Republic. Hamburg’s court announced that one of the accused had been working in connection with Iran’s intelligence apparatus—a case that has heightened concerns about the security of Jews and activities attributed to the Iranian government in Europe.

Germany’s Foreign Ministry announced on Monday, October 19, corresponding to Mehr 27, that it has summoned “Majid Nili Ahmadabadi,” the ambassador of the Islamic Republic in Berlin, following the issuance of a judicial ruling against two men accused of preparing attacks on Jewish targets. This action took place four days after Hamburg’s state superior court sentenced the two accused to lengthy prison terms.

Germany’s Foreign Ministry, in a message on social media platform X, strongly condemned activities attributed to Iran and emphasized that Berlin will not allow the free society of this country to be threatened. The ministry also stated that attacks on Jewish lives or those defending them are unacceptable in Germany, and attempts to attack “Josef Schuster,” chairman of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, and “Volker Beck,” chairman of the German-Israeli Society, will face legal consequences.

According to German media reports, the court on October 15, 2026, corresponding to Mehr 23, sentenced a 54-year-old man identified as “Ali.S” to eight years and six months in prison. The second accused, “Tawab.M,” was also sentenced to four years and six months imprisonment for his role in the plot.

The court judges concluded that the two men had planned attacks on objectives related to the Jewish community in Germany. According to the court’s findings, the intended targets included Josef Schuster and Volker Beck as well as several kosher food stores in Berlin.

Published reports indicate that Ali.S had been tasked in early 2025 with gathering information about these two figures and monitoring their activities. The court also stated that his actions were carried out under the direction of Iran’s intelligence agencies. According to German news network “Tagesschau,” the presiding judge described the plots as directed by Iran.

This case in Germany has been presented as a serious example of concerns about intelligence activities and violent plots attributed to the Islamic Republic on European soil. Germany’s Foreign Ministry has stated that it previously supported the listing of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps and the masterminds behind assassination attempts attributed to Iran on the European Union’s list of terrorist organizations.

The case had also provoked political reactions even before the ruling was issued. German authorities had expressed concerns about the possibility of attempts to target Jewish figures and supporters of Israel. The accused were transferred to Germany following their arrest in Denmark, and their trial proceedings continued at Hamburg’s court.

Meanwhile, it is necessary to distinguish between the judicial findings concerning this case and broader claims about the policies of the Islamic Republic. The court rulings represent the judges’ assessment of the evidence presented in this specific case; however, any other claims regarding similar operations in different countries should be examined based on independent evidence.

The summons of the Islamic Republic’s ambassador indicates that the German government does not view this case merely as a domestic criminal matter but also sees it within the framework of national security and the protection of the Jewish community. This action could impact relations between Tehran and Berlin and discussions within the European Union on how to deal with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps and intelligence activities attributed to Iran.

The main issue for the German government is the protection of citizens and the prevention of converting political and regional disputes into threats against individuals and communities within the country. On the other hand, any decision regarding sanctions or placing an entity on the European Union’s terrorist list requires adherence to relevant legal and political procedures.

The conviction of the two accused and the summons of Iran’s ambassador have once again brought the question of states’ responsibility for activities attributed to their security institutions outside their borders to the forefront. The question now is whether this case will lead to broader diplomatic and legal measures at the European level or remain within the scope of current responses.