Why has Morocco severed its diplomatic relations with Iran

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Why has Morocco severed its diplomatic relations with Iran

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Why has Morocco severed its diplomatic relations with Iran

Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. (Supplied)/ Morocco’s relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran were strained ever since Morocco hosted the ousted Shah of Iran and supported Iraq in its war against Iran. Diplomatic relations were severed due to long-time mistrust and hostility. Another dispute between the two countries surfaced in 2009 following the involvement of the Iranian embassy in a secret plan to spread the Shiite doctrine in Morocco. However, the conflict between Morocco and Iran-backed militia in Lebanon, Hezbollah, has ...

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