Sweden Expels Iranian Embassy Official over Activity Incompatible with Vienna Convention
Sweden said the expulsion was meant to protect citizens after intelligence linked Iran to threats and attacks involving criminal networks.
- On Wednesday, Sweden's Foreign Ministry summoned Iran's ambassador and expelled an official from the Iranian Embassy in Stockholm, citing 'activities that are not compatible with the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations.'
- Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer said Iran has conducted long-term activities threatening security by using criminal networks to target Jewish and Israeli interests 'by making use of criminal networks.'
- The Swedish Security Service confirmed Iran continues engaging in activities using proxies to carry out 'acts of violence,' though spokesman Jonathan Svensson said details cannot be disclosed due to intelligence concerns.
- Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard stated the expulsion was taken 'to protect our citizens and other Swedish interests,' while the Iranian Embassy did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
- Security concerns stem from at least four known attacks or attempted attacks on the Israeli embassy and other interests in 2023 and 2024, involving shootings and an attempted bombing by manipulated youth.
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(Brussels=Yonhap News) Correspondent Hyun Yun-kyung = An Iranian diplomat in Sweden... accusing Sweden of acts threatening the interests of Jews and Israel within the country
The Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it had summoned the Iranian ambassador in Stockholm to convey its decision to expel an employee of the mission. The diplomat allegedly engaged in activities "incompatible with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations."
Expulsion linked to 'activities that are not compatible with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations'
Due to "activities incompatible with the Vienna Convention" on diplomatic relations
Sweden Expels Iranian Embassy Employee Over Alleged Threats to Jewish, Israeli Interests
STOCKHOLM (VINnews) — Sweden has expelled an employee of Iran’s embassy and summoned Iran’s ambassador, accusing Tehran of involvement in threats targeting Jewish and Israeli interests in the country. Swedish Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer confirmed to AFP the diplomatic measures Wednesday, saying Iran has for a prolonged period carried out activities in Sweden that pose […]
Sweden expels Iran embassy official
Sweden's foreign ministry said on Wednesday it had summoned Iran's ambassador and asked an official at the Iranian embassy in Stockholm to leave the country, citing activity incompatible with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
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