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President Higgins Accuses Israeli Embassy of Leaking Letter Expressing Condolences to Iran

Sep 22, 2024, 08:34 PM

President Michael D. Higgins has accused the Israeli embassy in Dublin of leaking a letter he wrote to the newly elected president of Iran. The letter, which reportedly expressed condolences for the death of Raisi and pledged to open an embassy, was allegedly circulated secretly by the Israeli embassy. The accusation has drawn criticism and controversy, with some noting that the letter was actually published by Iran.