Germany bans 'Hezbollah, Iran-linked' Islamist group

The Interior Ministry accused the centre of presenting itself as a purely religious organisation with no political agenda, but said its probe has found the contrary to be true.

Police officers are seen in front of the "Blue Mosque", housing the Islamic Centre of Hamburg, northern Germany, on July 24, 2024, after a ban by German Interior Ministry following several months of investigation over its alleged support for Lebanon's Hezbollah group and its links to Iran. (AFP)