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Colombia severs diplomatic ties with Iran, designates IRGC terrorist group

President Abelardo De la Espriella's right-wing government cut relations effective September 19, citing terrorism links and nuclear obstruction.

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What to know

  • Colombia severed diplomatic relations with Iran effective September 19, 2026, citing terrorism links, human rights violations, Strait of Hormuz blockade, and IAEA obstruction; consular services continue.
  • The move reflects President De la Espriella's realignment toward the U.S. and Israel since taking office in August, reversing his predecessor's Gaza stance.
  • Colombia is the second South American nation to cut ties with Iran in weeks—Peru did so on September 1—signaling a regional shift in U.S.-aligned foreign policy.
  • Iran rejected the accusations as baseless and politically motivated by Israel and the United States, vowing unspecified "necessary measures" in response.
most voices

The move reflects justified national security concerns and a realignment of Colombian foreign policy toward democratic allies.

  • “clear stand against terrorism, narco-terrorism and Iran's dangerous nuclear ambitions”

    Gideon Sa'ar · Rio Times ↗
some voices

The rupture is politically motivated by U.S. and Israeli pressure, not genuine Colombian interests.

  • “the rupture was made under influence exerted by Israel and the United States”

    Iran Foreign Ministry · Rio Times ↗

“Colombia also took into account confirmed human rights violations, verified attacks against countries not involved in the Middle East conflict, the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and the authorities' obstruction of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) efforts”

Colombia Foreign Ministry · Anadolu Agency ↗

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Colombia severs diplomatic ties with Iran, designates IRGC terrorist group
Anadolu Agency

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    Colombia designates Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organisation

    The Foreign Ministry's statement designating the IRGC as a terrorist organisation, claiming it "poses a serious threat to international peace and security" through covert operations beyond Iran's borders.

    “poses a serious threat to international peace and security…”
    — Colombia Foreign Ministry
    1. 1 outlet Colombia Severs Diplomatic Relations with Iran Over Terrorism Links

      first by Rio Times, 4d ago

    • Miro_Collas@masto.ai

      Colombia Breaks Ties With Iran, Labels IRGC Terrorist Group – Orinoco Tribune https:// orinocotribune.com/colombia-br eaks-ties-with-iran-labels-irgc-terrorist-group/ "Colombia’s government, led by far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella, announced Thursday that it has broken diplomatic relations with Iran, a measure that has been in effect…

      Miro_Collas@masto.aiMastodon2d agoview on Mastodon ↗
  2. background

    Israel welcomes Colombia's decision — Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar commended President De la Espriella's "clear stand against terrorism, narco-terrorism and Iran's dangerous nuclear ambitions".

  3. background

    Iran rejects accusations as politically motivated — Iran's Foreign Ministry "completely" rejected the "baseless" accusations, stating the rupture was made under "influence exerted by Israel and the United States", and vowed to adopt "necessary measures" in response to what it termed an "unjustified and hostile" approach.

  4. background

    Colombia formally severs diplomatic ties with Iran — Colombia's Foreign Ministry announced the rupture of diplomatic relations with Iran, effective September 19, citing human rights violations, alleged links to international terrorist and narcoterrorist groups, the Strait of Hormuz blockade, and obstruction of UN nuclear inspectors. Consular ties remain intact.

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  1. 2 outlets Colombia cuts diplomatic ties with Iran

    first by Anadolu Agency, 4d ago · also Middle East Eye

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  2. 2 outlets Iran hits back at Colombia's accusations following diplomatic break

    first by Anadolu Agency, 3d ago · also Rio Times

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