# Sweden expels Iranian embassy employee over security concerns

https://mins.news/en/item/61297

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-16 15:53 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/16/sweden-expels-iran-embassy-employee-citing-security-concerns?traffic_source=rss

> Sweden has expelled an Iranian embassy employee and summoned Iran’s ambassador, accusing Tehran of threatening Jewish and Israeli interests in the country. Swedish officials said Iran has used criminal networks and other proxies in efforts to carry out attacks or violence.

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