Iran Expels Swedish Diplomat After Sweden Expels Iranian Official
Summary
Iran has ordered a Swedish diplomat in Tehran to leave within 48 hours after Sweden expelled an Iranian embassy employee in Stockholm. The dispute comes amid strained ties, espionage allegations, and Sweden’s concerns over threats linked to Iranian interests and the Gaza war.
Key Points
- Iran summoned the Swedish ambassador in Tehran and ordered a Swedish diplomat to leave the country within 48 hours after Sweden expelled an Iranian embassy employee.
- Sweden says Iran has carried out activities that threaten security inside Sweden and targeted opponents of the Iranian government as well as Jewish and Israeli interests.
- Iran denied the allegations, calling them baseless and unjustified.
- The standoff comes amid long-running diplomatic tensions, including the case of Iranian-Swedish citizen Ahmadreza Jalali and other espionage accusations.
