Argentina expels Iranian diplomat amid rift over blacklisting IRGC

Al Jazeera DiplomaticNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffApril 2, 2026 at 07:02 PM

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Argentina has expelled Iran's charge d'affaires, Mohsen Tehrani, declaring him persona non grata in response to escalating tensions between the two countries. The expulsion follows Argentina's designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist group and Iran's subsequent condemnation of the move. Argentina's Foreign Ministry stated that Iran's response contained "false, offensive and unfounded accusations" against Argentina and its leaders, constituting unacceptable interference. Iran, in turn, accused Argentina of acting under pressure from Israel and warned that the blacklisting of the IRGC would damage bilateral relations and set a dangerous precedent. The US and the EU have also designated the IRGC as a terrorist organization.

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The US labelled the IRGC as a 'terrorist' group in 2019.

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Argentina has taken staunchly pro-Israel positions under President Javier Milei.

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Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned Argentina's move against the IRGC.

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The expulsion is in response to Iran's rejection of Argentina's designation of the IRGC as a 'terrorist' group.

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Argentina expels Iran’s charge d’affaires, Mohsen Tehrani, declaring him persona non grata.

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European Union 40% United States 50% Javier Milei 50% Iran's Foreign Ministry 60% Israel 60% Mohsen Tehrani 70% Foreign Ministry of Argentina 70% Iran ×480% Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) ×585% Argentina ×890%

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irgc 90% argentina 90% iran 80% diplomatic rift 70% blacklisting 70% terrorist designation 60% persona non grata 60% bilateral relations 50% javier milei 50%

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