Iran Orders Swedish Diplomat Out Within 48 Hours in Tit-for-Tat Move
Tehran summons Swedish ambassador and rejects Stockholm's accusations after Sweden expelled an Iranian embassy official
Iran has ordered a Swedish diplomat to leave the country within 48 hours, according to Anadolu Agency, in a reciprocal measure following Sweden's decision to expel an Iranian embassy official.
Iranian authorities summoned the Swedish ambassador to Tehran to formally convey the expulsion order, the report said.
During the meeting, Iranian officials rejected accusations made by Stockholm that reportedly prompted Sweden's earlier decision to expel the Iranian embassy official, according to Anadolu Agency.
The specific nature of the accusations from Sweden, as well as further details on the identity of the diplomats involved, were not immediately disclosed in the available report.
The exchange marks an escalation in diplomatic tensions between Tehran and Stockholm, though neither side has issued extensive additional public statements on the matter beyond the initial actions.
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- Iran orders Swedish diplomat to leave within 48 hours in tit-for-tat move — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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