GLA Client held hostage executed by the islamic regime of iran

(Alexandria, Virginia)​ Confusion and outrage have emerged over the reported execution in Iran of Mr. Jamshid Sharmahd.  Jimmy is a GLA client and a long-time California resident held hostage by Iran for the past four years. He was kidnapped in the UAE by Islamic Regime agents in 2020. An Iranian official claimed Sharmahd died before his scheduled execution, a statement that contradicts Tehran’s previous announcement of his execution. This inconsistency has drawn sharp reactions from Germany, the United States, and international human rights organizations, further straining relations between Iran and the West.

Asghar Jahangir, a spokesman for Iran’s judiciary, told state-affiliated Quds newspaper that “Jamshid Sharmahd was sentenced to death, his sentence was ready to be carried out, but he passed away before implementation of the sentence.” No details were provided on the exact cause or circumstances of his death. Jahangir’s remarks followed Germany’s decision to shut down Iran’s three consulates, leaving only the Iranian embassy in Berlin open. German authorities quickly disputed Jahangir’s statement, with their Foreign Ministry affirming that Iran had confirmed Sharmahd’s death.

Germany described Sharmahd’s captivity as “inhumane,” citing years of detention without a fair trial, medical neglect, and lack of legal representation. “Iran is responsible for his death,” the German Foreign Ministry said, emphasizing ongoing diplomatic efforts to retrieve Sharmahd’s remains. The U.S. State Department, which had closely monitored Sharmahd’s case due to his residency in California, condemned Iran’s actions. “Sharmahd’s death at the hands of the Iranian regime was tragic and senseless,” a spokesperson said. “We will hold the regime accountable for these human rights violations.” Iran’s use of the death penalty has intensified, with October seeing at least 166 executions, according to Oslo-based Iran Human Rights.

Jason Poblete, a lawyer representing Mr. Sharmahd who is also advising the family and President of the Global Liberty Alliance, expressed deep concern over Iran’s conflicting accounts. “This inconsistency raises serious questions about the circumstances of the death,” Poblete said in a statement to the Associated Press. Poblete and Sharmahd’s family continues to call for a thorough investigation by German and U.S. authorities to uncover the truth and hold Iran accountable.

Sharmahd’s ordeal began in 2020 when he was reportedly kidnapped while transiting through Dubai. Iranian authorities falsely claimed he was involved in a 2008 attack on a mosque and accused him of working with the Kingdom Assembly of Iran, Tondar, a political opposition group. His family has consistently denied these allegations and asserting throughout that his trial lacked any semblance of fairness, since it is impossible to have a fair trial in the Islamic Regime.

Germany’s diplomatic response and the broader international outcry highlight the gravity of Sharmahd’s case. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, known for advocating sanctions relief, has criticized Germany’s stance. The diplomatic fallout further exacerbates tensions amid Iran’s escalating nuclear program and regional conflicts. The Global Liberty Alliance, alongside Sharmahd’s family, pledges continued efforts to seek justice for his death. As questions about Iran’s actions mount, Sharmahd’s case underscores the urgent need for international accountability and reform to deter state abuses of political prisoners.