Iran summons Dutch ambassador, condemns deportation of its diplomats

Tehran says decision as unfriendly and unconstructive


Reuters July 07, 2018
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi. PHOTO: REUTERS

LONDON: Tehran has summoned the Dutch ambassador and the Islamic Republic has protested against the deportation of two Iranian diplomats in the Netherlands, the Iranian foreign ministry spokesman was quoted as saying by IRNA on Saturday.

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Bahram Qasemi called the decision to expel two Iranian embassy staff “unfriendly, unconstructive” and said Iran has the right to take reciprocal measures.

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