Iranian lawmaker urges expulsion of German ambassador over Munich rally

An Iranian lawmaker on February 16 called on the Foreign Ministry to expel Germany’s ambassador in Tehran following a large rally by Iranians in Munich, and urged action against other European countries that allowed similar gatherings.

Javad Hosseinikia made the remarks during a parliamentary session, criticising Berlin over the demonstration held in the southern German city, Caliber.Az reports per Iranian media. 

“Expel the German ambassador and charge d’affaires so they do not repeat such mistakes next time,” Hosseinikia said.

He also pointed to European countries more broadly over rallies by Iranians abroad.

Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in Munich to protest against Iran’s government as nationwide unrest continued inside the country. The rally coincided with a global security conference attended by world leaders in the city.

By Sabina Mammadli