Iran expels Swedish diplomat in retaliatory move

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 18, 2026Country: Iran

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Iran expels Swedish diplomat in retaliatory move

Iran has ordered a Swedish diplomat to leave the country one day after Sweden expelled an Iranian embassy official in Stockholm. The Iranian Foreign Ministry described Sweden's action as 'unjustified' and protested against Sweden's policies, including hosting anti-Iranian terrorist elements. In response, a Swedish diplomat was given 48 hours to leave Iran.

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