Sweden Expels Iranian Embassy Official over Activity Incompatible with Vienna Convention
Sweden said the expulsion was meant to protect citizens after intelligence linked Iran to threats and attacks involving criminal networks.
- 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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Jewish News SyndicateSweden Expels Iranian Diplomat for Targeting Jews
(Sept. 17, 2026 / JNS) Sweden has expelled an Iranian embassy employee and summoned the country’s ambassador for allegedly threatening Jewish and Israeli interests in Sweden, the country’s justice minister said on Wednesday.“We know that Iran, over a long period of time, has conducted activities that threaten security in and against Sweden, targeting both individuals […]
On Wednesday, Sweden announced that it had summoned the ambassador of Iran and ordered the expulsion of one of its employees because of "activities incompatible with the Vienna Convention".
Sweden expelled an employee of the Embassy of Iran and summoned its Ambassador, accusing Tehran of targeting what it called "Israeli and Jewish interests" on its territory.
Sweden has announced it will expel an official from the Iranian embassy in Stockholm for allegedly engaging in activities incompatible with the Vienna Convention.
(Brussels=Yonhap News) Correspondent Hyun Yun-kyung = An Iranian diplomat in Sweden... accusing Sweden of acts threatening the interests of Jews and Israel within the country
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