Eritrea Cuts Diplomatic Relations with Ethiopia Amidst Tensions

Just now October 2, 2026 1 min read 📰 Al Jazeera

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Eritrea has cut diplomatic ties with Ethiopia following the closure of Ethiopia's embassy in Asmara. This escalation in tensions between the two nations could have implications for regional stability in the Horn of Africa, which may indirectly affect Iran's interests in the area.

Eritrea has severed diplomatic ties with Ethiopia after Addis Ababa closed its embassy in Asmara

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