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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar

Iran, South Korea summon each other’s envoys amid row over Yoon’s comments

EPA

Iran and South Korea have summoned each other's ambassadors in a deepening diplomatic row after president Yoon Suk Yeol described Iran as the "enemy" of the United Arab Emirates.

Speaking to Korean troops stationed in Abu Dhabi last week, the South Korean president said his nation and the UAE are under "very similar" circumstances, each facing threats from North Korea and Iran.

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