Sweden Expels Iranian Embassy Official over Activity Incompatible with Vienna Convention
Sweden said the envoy was ordered out after accusing Tehran of threats and proxy violence against Jewish and Israeli targets.
- On Wednesday, Sweden's Foreign Ministry summoned Iran's ambassador and expelled an official from the Iranian Embassy in Stockholm, citing 'activities that are not compatible with the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations.'
- Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer said Iran has conducted long-term activities threatening security by using criminal networks to target Jewish and Israeli interests 'by making use of criminal networks.'
- The Swedish Security Service confirmed Iran continues engaging in activities using proxies to carry out 'acts of violence,' though spokesman Jonathan Svensson said details cannot be disclosed due to intelligence concerns.
- Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard stated the expulsion was taken 'to protect our citizens and other Swedish interests,' while the Iranian Embassy did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
- Security concerns stem from at least four known attacks or attempted attacks on the Israeli embassy and other interests in 2023 and 2024, involving shootings and an attempted bombing by manipulated youth.
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Sweden summoned the ambassador of Iran on Wednesday and ordered the expulsion of a member of its staff for activities incompatible with diplomacy. ...
In line with the policies of the United States and the Zionist regime, Sweden expelled the Iranian embassy employee and summoned the Tehran ambassador under a false pretext.
EADaily, 16 September 2026, the Ambassador of Iran was summoned to the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he was told that a Dipmission official in Stockholm was required to leave the country, as reported by the Government Office of the Kingdom.
<p>Sweden expels Iranian embassy employee Sweden summoned Iran's ambassador and demanded the diplomat leave the country. The ministry did not specify the reason for the decision.</p>
Sweden Expels Iran Embassy Employee, Summons Ambassador
Sweden said Wednesday it had expelled an Iranian embassy employee and summoned the country's ambassador, accusing Tehran of making threats against Jewish and Israeli interests in Sweden. "We know that Iran, over a long period of time, has conducted activities that threaten security in and against Sweden, targeting both individuals who oppose the Iranian regime and various Jewish and Israeli interests in our country. This has, among other things,…
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