Argentina expels Iranian diplomat amid rift over blacklisting IRGC
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.
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