Jamshid Sharmahd’s life now stands as both a cautionary tale and a symbol of resilience. For activists in exile, his case is a grim reminder that distance does not equal safety. Despite his death, his family and supporters continue to advocate for justice. Campaigns such as JusticeForJamshid and Stop ExecutionsIn circulate widely on social media, linking his story to broader human rights movements. His name is often mentioned alongside other victims of political repression, forming part of a collective narrative of sacrifice for freedom, speech, and democracy.
On October 28, 2024, Iranian state media confirmed that Jamshid Sharmahd had been executed by hanging. The announcement provoked international outrage. The German government, where Sharmahd was a citizen, condemned the act as “an inhumane and politically motivated.” Germany’s foreign minister Annalena Baerbock called it a “monstrous violation of human rights,” and expelled two diplomats in protest. The United States, where Sharmahd had lived for nearly two decades, also denounced the execution, urging to halt its campaign against dissidents and foreign nationals.
