Diplomatic Fallout as Iraq Expels Swedish Ambassador and Protesters Target Swedish Embassy

…By Henry George for TDPel Media.

The diplomatic tension escalated after protesters, angered by the planned burning of a Quran, stormed the Swedish Embassy in Baghdad, forcibly entering the compound and setting a small fire.

Protest at Iraqi Embassy in Stockholm

The ministry emphasized that such attacks on embassies and diplomats represent a serious violation of the Vienna Convention, placing the responsibility on Iraqi authorities to protect diplomatic missions and staff.

Background on Quran Burnings and Prior Embassy Incident