# Iran expels Swedish diplomat in retaliatory move

https://mins.news/en/item/63466

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-18 00:09 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/18/iran-expels-swedish-diplomat-in-retaliatory-move?traffic_source=rss

> Iran has ordered a Swedish diplomat to leave within 48 hours, a day after Sweden expelled an Iranian embassy official. Tehran called Sweden’s decision unjustified and blamed outside influence, while Sweden said its move was intended to protect Swedish citizens and interests amid alleged Iranian activity targeting Jewish and Israeli interests.

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