Jordan becomes latest Arab country to recall envoy from Iran

CAIRO, April 18 (Xinhua) -- Jordan on Monday recalled its ambassador to Iran over what it described as Tehran's interference in Arab affairs.

Jordan is the latest Arab country to recall its envoy after Saudi Arabia cut its diplomatic ties with Tehran following attacks on its mission in the Islamic republic during protests against the Saudi execution of a prominent Shiite cleric.

There was no official response yet from Iran to the Jordanian move.

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Jordan decided to recall its envoy to Iran to reevaluate the situation in light of the ongoing developments, he added.

Jordan hopes that Iran would work on building cooperation and trust with the Arab countries and respect the sovereignty of the Arab states and not interfere in their affairs, Momani said.

Earlier this year, Bahrain and Sudan also announced the severance of diplomatic relations with the Islamic republic, citing Tehran's intervention in Arab affairs, which they say became clearer after the execution of al-Nimr.

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