Iran Closes German Language Institute in Tehran

Closure follows Germany's shutdown of Islamic centers, escalating diplomatic tensions.

Iranian authorities shut down the last German language institute in Tehran, citing legal and financial violations.
The closure is seen as retaliation for Germany's recent shutdown of the Islamic Center Hamburg and related properties.
Germany's Foreign Ministry condemned the action, calling for the immediate reopening of the institute.
The institute has been a key venue for cultural exchange since its founding by the German Embassy in 1995.
Relations between Iran and Germany have been strained, with several German nationals detained in Iran on espionage charges.