# Iran expels Swedish diplomat in retaliation, foreign ministry says

https://mins.news/en/item/62434

- Reuters, 2026-09-17 10:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/iran-expels-swedish-diplomat-retaliatory-action-foreign-ministry-says-2026-09-17/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aabbffefbc2160001c2b28c

> Iran has ordered a Swedish diplomat to leave the country in retaliation for a similar Swedish move on Wednesday, its Foreign Ministry said. Tehran described Sweden’s action as “unjustified.”

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