Summary
Argentina has expelled Iran's charge d'affaires, Mohsen Tehrani, from Buenos Aires. The decision followed Iran's rejection of Argentina labeling the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a "terrorist" organization. Argentina and Iran's diplomatic relationship has become tense due to these actions.
Key Facts
- Argentina declared Iran's charge d'affaires, Mohsen Tehrani, persona non grata.
- The expulsion is related to a disagreement over the blacklisting of the IRGC by Argentina.
- Iran called the designation of the IRGC as a "terrorist" group a move against its national interests.
- Argentina aligned with Israel and the U.S. on the designation.
- President Javier Milei of Argentina has taken pro-Israel positions.
- The U.S. labeled the IRGC a "terrorist" group in 2019, followed by other nations.
- An Argentine court held Iran responsible for a 1994 bombing in Buenos Aires.
- Iran accused Argentina of political bias in the investigation of the bombing.
