Sweden decided to deport an Iranian diplomat
Quick Look
- The Swedish government announced that an official at the Iranian Embassy in Stockholm will be deported on the grounds that he engaged in activities contrary to the Vienna Convention.
- Foreign Minister Stenergard stated that the decision was taken to protect Sweden's interests.
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Why It Matters
The Swedish government claims that Iran has long been engaged in activities that threaten Sweden's security.
Sweden announced that an official at the Iranian Embassy in Stockholm will be deported.
In the statement made to the press by the Swedish government, it was stated that Minister of Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard summoned Iran's Ambassador in Stockholm to the Ministry.
In the statement, it was stated that the ambassador was informed about the decision to deport an official from the Iranian Embassy in Stockholm from Sweden and said, "The deportation decision is related to 'activities that are incompatible with the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations'." expressions were used.
In his statement to the local media, Minister Stenergard said that the decision was taken to protect Swedish citizens and their interests.
Swedish Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer also argued that Iran has been carrying out activities that threaten Sweden's security for a long time.
Open Questions
- Will it be disclosed exactly what activities the deported official carried out?
