Germany Orders Deportation of Islamic Center Leader

Mohammad Hadi Mofatteh, the former head of the Islamic Center Hamburg (IZH), has been ordered to leave Germany within two weeks following the center's ban for promoting extremist Islamist ideologies. German authorities have mandated his departure by September 11, 2024, and he faces deportation if he fails to comply. Mofatteh is prohibited from re-entering Germany, with potential imprisonment for violations. The IZH was deemed an agent of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, promoting radical goals and operating under Iranian influence. The German closure of the center has prompted a diplomatic response from Iran, including summoning the German ambassador in Tehran. This action reflects Germany's ongoing commitment to combating Islamic extremism and protecting democratic values.