The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia announced that the country has severed diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran due to security concerns and human rights violations. The decision went into effect on September 19.Bogota cited Tehran's alleged connections with terrorist groups and Iran's nuclear program as the main reasons for this step. However, the Colombian ministry clarified that consular relations between the two nations will continue.This action was taken in line with Colombia's foreign policy to protect national security and combat transnational crime.#Colombia #Iran #Diplomatic_Relations #World

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