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Argentina Terminates Diplomatic Ties with Iran Amid Escalating Rhetoric

Argentina has unilaterally severed diplomatic relations with Iran, a move prompted by a heated exchange with the Iranian government over its characterization of Argentina as a supporter of terrorism. Iranian diplomat Mohsen Soltani Tehrani has been given a 48-hour ultimatum to depart the country, following a statement from Argentina’s foreign ministry condemning Tehran’s “misleading, inflammatory, and unfounded allegations” against the South American nation.

The decision to expel the Iranian envoy came just two days after Argentina, under the leadership of President Javier Milei, designated Iran’s IRGC as a “terrorist organization,” a designation that aligns with the stance of close allies such as the United States and Israel. In response, Iran’s Foreign Ministry released a statement accusing Argentina of “taking sides with the aggressors” and violating international law.

Argentina’s foreign ministry cited Iran’s “persistent refusal” to cooperate with the ongoing investigation into the 1994 bombing of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) as a key factor in its decision to expel the Iranian diplomat. The bombing, which occurred on July 18, 1994, resulted in the deaths of 85 people and injured over 300, making it the deadliest attack in Argentina’s history.

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