Reports indicate that a court in Kenya issued an expulsion order for two Iranian citizens who were arrested in the country on charges of attempting to carry out 'terrorist operations.' According to Reuters, based on court documents, Nasrollah Ebrahimi and Abdolhossein Safaei were arrested on November 29 while filming the Israeli embassy with an Iranian embassy vehicle. Iranian officials claim that the two are licensed attorneys and university professors who traveled to Nairobi to provide legal assistance and consultation for two Iranian prisoners in Kenya. According to Reuters, Moses Kiah Mobga, the driver of the Iranian embassy vehicle, was also arrested alongside the two. The three denied the accusation of filming the Israeli embassy for 'terrorist purposes.' The report states that the Kenyan driver of the Iranian embassy has also been released. In this context, the Fars news agency reported that Hassan Qashqavi, the Deputy for Consular Affairs, Parliament, and Iranians Abroad at the Iranian Foreign Ministry, was tasked by Mohammad Javad Zarif, the Iranian Foreign Minister, to address the situation of these two Iranian citizens. According to the report, Hassan Qashqavi traveled to Kenya last week at the head of a delegation from the Iranian Foreign Ministry. Fars reported that Hassan Qashqavi and his accompanying delegation met on Sunday with Amina Mohamed, the Kenyan Foreign Minister, to discuss the release of the two Iranians and bilateral relations. On Wednesday, Hassan Qashqavi stated that through continuous follow-up by the Islamic Republic's embassy in Kenya and the Foreign Ministry, following intense negotiations and consultations, and multiple meetings with political, judicial, and relevant police officials in the country, the Nairobi court ultimately ruled for the release of the two detained Iranian citizens. Fars news agency also stated that the two have been released and will soon return to Iran. Reuters notes that in 2002, during a bombing at an Israeli-owned hotel in the coastal city of Mombasa, 15 people were killed.
Kenya Expels Two Iranians Accused of 'Terrorism'
A Kenyan court has expelled two Iranian citizens, Nasrollah Ebrahimi and Abdolhossein Safaei, who were arrested on charges of attempting to film the Israeli embassy for terrorist purposes. Iranian officials claim they were in Kenya for legal assistance for Iranian prisoners. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel, as well as Iran's diplomatic efforts to protect its citizens abroad.
👥 Key Players
⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
Kenya expelled two Iranians accused of terrorism while filming the Israeli embassy.
- Kenyan authorities arrest Nasrollah Ebrahimi, Abdolhossein Safaei
- Kenyan court expel Nasrollah Ebrahimi, Abdolhossein Safaei
- Hassan Qashqavi negotiate Kenyan Foreign Minister Amina Mohamed
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The expulsion of the two Iranians underscores the delicate balance of international diplomacy.
📝 Key Evidence
🏷️ Entities Mentioned
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