Snappy newsletters. Simple Facebook sharing. Spirited comments. Sweet features are waiting… GET THEM NOW!

Iranians Chuck Canuck

Tit for tat: ambassador booted after Canadians reject radical envoys

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 4, 2007 2:50 AM CST
Email

(Newser) – Iran has ordered the Canadian ambassador out of the country, reports the Globe and Mail.  The expulsion is thought to be due to Iran's unhappiness at Canada's rejection of several proposed Iranian ambassadors with suspected violent student radical pasts. "It is one-sided love," said an Iranian diplomat. "Love should be mutual."

The Canadian foreign minister called Iran's action "completely unjustified."  Diplomatic operations will remain normal and the charge d'affaires will assume command, he said. Relations between Iran and Canada have been frosty ever since the US hostage crisis and the suspicious death of a Canadian/Iranian reporter in an Iranian jail four years ago increased tensions.

Iran's Supreme Court has ordered a new investigation into the mysterious death of Iranian-Canadian photojournalist Zahra Kazemi while in custody in 2003. Her death has increased tensions between Iran and Canada. (AP Photo/ The Canadian Press)
Iran's Supreme Court has ordered a new investigation into the mysterious death of Iranian-Canadian photojournalist Zahra Kazemi while in custody in 2003. Her death has increased tensions between Iran...   (Associated Press)
Canadian PM Stephen Harper. The Iranians have complained that Harper's government is ignoring their diplomatic overtures.
Canadian PM Stephen Harper. The Iranians have complained that Harper's government is ignoring their diplomatic overtures.   (KRT Photos)
Canada's Minister of Industry Maxime Bernier, is shown in this file photo. Bernier called the expulsion of Canada's ambassador to Iran totally unjustified. (AP Photo/Chitose Suzuki)
Canada's Minister of Industry Maxime Bernier, is shown in this file photo. Bernier called the expulsion of Canada's ambassador to Iran "totally unjustified." (AP Photo/Chitose Suzuki)   (Associated Press)
« Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow
To report an error on this story, notify our editors.
A snapshot of the day's best news stories.
 
COMMENTS
Be the first to comment on this story.

The shaky history of Canadian-Iranian relations
Foreign Affairs Canada

Investigation into journalist's death 'a whitewash'
Canada.com

 
Iran • diplomacy • Canada

More Newser Stories

Iran Touts Its 'Key' Nuclear Achievements

Iran Cuts Off Oil Exports to 6 EU Countries

US Media Leading Propaganda War on Iran

Iran Disrupts Internet as Elections Loom

Iranian Man Blows Off Own Leg in Thai Bombing
NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
Other Sites We Like:   24/7 Wall St.   |   Betty Confidential   |   BuzzFeed   |   Cracked   |   Fark   |   Timelines   |   The Frisky   |   Geek Sugar   |   NewsOne