Argentina Expels Iran's Charge d'Affaires Following IRGC Terrorist Designation

Argentina expelled Iran's top diplomat, declaring him persona non grata.

“Argentina on Thursday expelled Iran's diplomatic envoy following what the foreign ministry called "false, offensive and baseless accusations" by Tehran”

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The move came two days after Argentina designated the IRGC as a terrorist organization.

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Tehran condemned the move as an action against Iran's security and national interests.

This marks the most significant rupture in bilateral relations in decades.

Argentina's decision is rooted in unresolved terrorist attacks from the 1990s.

Officials cited the IRGC's alleged involvement in the 1992 embassy bombing and 1994 AMIA bombing.

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Argentine justice has attributed both attacks to Iran, and the cases remain unsolved.

Argentina will not tolerate insults or interference from a State that has systematically failed to meet its international obligations.

Argentina invoked Article 9 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

“Argentina expels Iran’s top diplomat amid rising tensions President Milei’s designation of Revolutionary Guard as terrorists deepens diplomatic rift BOGOTA, Colombia Argentina’s Foreign Ministry announced Thursday that it has declared Mohsen Tehrani, Iran’s charge d’affaires and highest-ranking diplomat in the country, “persona non grata,” ordering him to leave Argentina within 48 hours”

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The move was connected to the IRGC designation and historical grievances.

Tehran warned the decision will seriously damage bilateral relations.

Argentina froze assets linked to the IRGC and blocked financial cooperation.

Argentina's expulsion represents a significant realignment in Latin American geopolitics.

The move aligns Argentina more closely with the United States and Israel.

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Few countries in the region had taken such a hard line against Iran before.

The expulsion opens the door for further pressure on Iran.