The Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that diplomatic relations with Iran have been officially severed as of September 19, citing national and regional security reasons.
The Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that diplomatic relations with Iran have been officially severed as of September 19, citing national and regional security reasons.
The Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that diplomatic relations with Iran have been officially terminated as of September 19. It was stated that this decision was made within the framework of the country's foreign policy principles aimed at national and regional security and combating transnational crimes.
The statement referred to allegations that the Iranian government has connections with international terrorist groups and 'narco-terror' organizations that threaten Colombia's security, saying, "These events have shaken Colombia's trust in the Iranian government."
The statement emphasized that the severance of diplomatic relations does not mean the termination of consular relations, noting that consular contacts will continue in accordance with the Vienna Convention on diplomatic and consular relations.
