Iran Orders Swedish Diplomat to Leave Within 48 Hours
Tehran rejects Stockholm's allegations and expels a Swedish diplomat in response to Sweden barring an Iranian diplomat from continuing duties there, according to IRNA.
Iran has ordered a Swedish diplomat stationed in Tehran to leave the country within 48 hours, the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported.
According to IRNA, the move comes in response to Sweden's decision to prevent an Iranian diplomat from continuing his duties in Sweden.
IRNA reported that Tehran has rejected allegations made by Sweden against the Islamic Republic, though the specific nature of those allegations was not detailed in the report.
The report did not specify the identity of the Swedish diplomat ordered to leave, nor did it provide further details on the circumstances surrounding Sweden's earlier decision regarding the Iranian diplomat.
Neither the Iranian nor Swedish foreign ministries have issued additional public statements beyond what was reported by IRNA at the time of this report.
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