Expelled Iranian Diplomat Criticizes Milei’s War Stance

Following his expulsion from Buenos Aires, Iran's chargé d'affaires Mohsen Soltani Tehrani criticizes President Milei’s alignment with the US-Iran war.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 4, 2026, 6:12 AM EDT

Source: Buenos Aires Times

The 48-Hour Ultimatum

The Foreign Ministry in Buenos Aires ordered Soltani to leave the country within 48 hours, a move triggered by Tehran's criticism of Argentina's decision to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.

Soltani, who has served in Argentina since 2021, expressed frustration with the logistics of the order:

The Timing: The 48-hour window fell over a long bank holiday weekend, complicating the settlement of contracts and travel arrangements.

The Reason: Authorities claimed Iran "insulted" sovereign decisions; Soltani counters that Argentina is joining an "illegal war" against international norms.

Rhetoric vs. Capacity