Venezuela Expels Iranian Envoys, Cites Kidnap Try
Reuters
CARACAS, Venezuela —
Four Iranian diplomats were expelled from Venezuela for allegedly trying to kidnap an Iranian political exile and his family seeking asylum here, the Foreign Ministry said.
The Iranian Embassy denied the charges against the mid-ranking envoys but said they would leave Monday.
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