Sweden expels Iranian embassy employee, summons ambassador over alleged security threats

Sweden has expelled an official at Iran's Stockholm embassy and summoned Tehran's ambassador amid accusations of security threats against Jewish and Israeli interests.

• The Swedish Foreign Ministry dismissed the official over activities it said were incompatible with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, without naming him or the activity.
• Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer said Iran has long conducted activities threatening security in and against Sweden, targeting opponents of the Iranian regime and Jewish and Israeli interests.
• Security Service spokesman Jonathan Svensson said Iran continues to pose security threats, using proxies including criminal networks to carry out attacks or acts of violence.
• Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard said the decision was taken to protect Swedish citizens and interests, without providing further details.
• The summoned ambassador was identified as Hojjatollah Faghani.