Colombia cuts diplomatic ties with Iran, citing terrorism and human rights concerns
Bogotá's foreign ministry accused Tehran of links to international terrorist groups and human rights violations.
Colombia has severed diplomatic relations with Iran, according to an announcement from the country's Foreign Ministry.
The ministry accused Tehran of having links to international terrorist groups and of committing human rights violations, citing these as the basis for the decision.
The move marks a significant shift in Colombia's foreign policy stance toward Iran and adds Bogotá to the list of countries that have downgraded or ended formal ties with Tehran in recent years.
No further details were immediately provided on the timeline for the diplomatic break or its practical implications for citizens and business ties between the two countries.
The decision was reported by Turkey's Anadolu Agency.
Sources
- Colombia cuts diplomatic ties with Iran — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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