Iran’s foreign ministry summoned Germany’s ambassador to Tehran, Axel Dittmann, in response to Berlin’s earlier decision to summon Tehran’s ambassador over allegations of an assassination plot targeting pro-Israel figures. The summoning, announced on Wednesday, reflects escalating diplomatic tensions between the two countries.

The Iranian foreign ministry accused Germany of making "baseless political allegations" and dismissed the security-related accusations as a longstanding tactic employed by Israel and certain Western nations. In a statement carried by the official Iranian news agency IRNA, the ministry criticized Germany for attempting to give a judicial veneer to what it described as unfounded claims, saying this undermined the credibility of the German judiciary.

The sequence of events began when Germany called in the Iranian ambassador on Monday to address perceived Iranian involvement in a plot to assassinate individuals supportive of Israel. Iran’s decision to summon Ambassador Dittmann was framed as a tit-for-tat response aimed at countering what it viewed as politically motivated accusations.

At a weekly press conference, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei confirmed the diplomatic engagement, indicating that talks would cover broader issues, including bilateral relations and cooperation, alongside ongoing negotiations. Baqaei did not provide additional details but suggested that the discussions were part of a wider diplomatic dialogue between the two countries.

The diplomatic strains come amid stalled negotiations between Iran and the United States, particularly concerning issues such as control and security in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical strategic waterway. The recent exchanges between Iran and Germany highlight growing tensions amid ongoing regional and international disputes involving Iran’s foreign policy.

The situation exemplifies the complex web of accusations and counter-accusations that continue to complicate Iran’s relations with European nations, even as multilateral efforts persist to resolve broader diplomatic challenges related to Iran’s nuclear program and regional activities.