The Hamburg Islamic Centre, a group that has been under investigation for several months due to its alleged support for Hezbollah and links to Iran, was banned on Wednesday by Germany.
Tehran responded in wrath, calling Germany’s diplomat to Iran to denounce a “unfriendly activity” it marked as a “unmistakable illustration of Islamophobia”.
Germany thus held converses with Iran’s diplomat yet missed the mark concerning officially gathering the agent. Germany’s Inside Service blamed the middle for introducing itself as a simply strict association with no political plan except for said its test has viewed the opposite as evident. In a proclamation, the service said it “prohibited the Hamburg Islamic Center and its subsidiary associations all through Germany to date, as it is a radical association chasing after enemy of protected targets”.
The ministry stated that the center propagates Tehran’s ideology “in an aggressive and militant manner,” describing the organization as a “direct representative of Iran’s supreme leader.” The ministry stated that it is attempting to “establish authoritarian, theocratic rule” in place of democracy and that the center is supporting the “military and political dimension” of groups like Hezbollah.
Tehran’s response Tehran claimed that it summoned the German ambassador following the closure of an Islamic center in Hamburg due to alleged links to Iran and support for Hezbollah. In a statement posted on the social media platform X, the ministry stated, “Following the action of the German police which closed a number of Islamic centers, the German ambassador was summoned today to the ministry of foreign affairs.”
Iran’s unfamiliar service censured Germany’s “antagonistic activity” and said it was “as opposed to the basic common liberties standards”. It stated, “Unfortunately, what happened today in Germany is a clear example of Islamophobia and a challenge to the teachings of the Abrahamic religions.” “Valuable and unforgettable services of Islamic centres, including the Hamburg Islamic Centre, in explaining the religious teachings of Islam, promoting the principle of dialogue and religious tolerance, and combating extremism,” the ministry stated.
‘Station’ of Iran In a subsequent statement, the ministry stated that investigators seized a “high number of IT devices,” cash, and documents with links to Hezbollah and Hamas during their raids of 53 German properties allegedly connected to the center.
Several organizations associated with the Hamburg center, including four Shia mosques, will also be subject to the ban on Wednesday. “I need to make it extremely understood: We are not making a move against a religion,” said Inside Priest Nancy Faeser.
We are clearly distinguishing between the many Muslims who live in our country and adhere to their faith and the extremists we are cracking down on. She stated, “This ban in no way applies to the peaceful practice of the Shia religion.” Since Germany regards Hezbollah as a “terrorist organization,” the country will prohibit the group from operating on its territory in 2020.
