Overview

• The Islamic Center Hamburg (IZH) and its subsidiaries were banned for promoting anti-constitutional activities.
• Raids were carried out at 53 properties, including four Shiite mosques that will be closed.
• German officials claim IZH acts on behalf of Iran's Supreme Leader and spreads aggressive antisemitism.
• Interior Minister Nancy Faeser emphasized the ban targets extremism, not the peaceful practice of religion.
• Iran condemned the ban, calling it an act of Islamophobia and a violation of freedom of expression.