The German government has officially banned the Islamic Center Hamburg (IZH) and its affiliated organizations, citing their extremist activities and ties to the Iranian regime.

This decision follows extensive police raids across eight federal states, including Hamburg and Frankfurt, where the Islamic Center of Culture was also targeted.

Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser emphasized that the ban is not against a religion but against an organization promoting anti-democratic ideologies and antisemitism.

The IZH has long been under scrutiny for its role in spreading extremist views and supporting groups like Hezbollah.

Politicians from various parties welcomed the ban, viewing it as a necessary step in combating radical Islamism in Germany.

However, experts warn that while this action is significant, it may not eliminate the broader network of Islamist extremism in the country.