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US expels Iranian diplomats who ignored departure order

Original: Iranian diplomats "kicked out" of U.S. after ignoring order to leave

The United States has expelled Iranian diplomats who failed to comply with an earlier order to leave the country, according to reporting by Axios. The move escalates tensions between Washington and Tehran, with the diplomats being removed after disregarding the departure deadline. The development comes amid already strained relations between the two governments.

Why now: Expelling diplomats is a rare, escalatory step between the US and Iran, drawing attention to worsening bilateral relations.

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