# Iran summons German ambassador over alleged interference in domestic affairs

https://mins.news/en/item/62920

- TASS, 2026-09-17 15:40 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2189161

> Iran summoned German Ambassador Axel Dittmann to protest what its Foreign Ministry described as inappropriate statements by German officials and interference by the diplomatic mission in Iran’s domestic affairs. Tehran rejected Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s alleged unfounded remarks, condemned Berlin’s “destructive” regional approach and criticized Germany’s support for Israel.

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