Iran–Tunisia relations

Iran-Tunisia relations

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Iranian-Tunisian relations refers to the bilateral tie between Iran and Tunisia.

Historical and modern relations

Unlike majority of Arab nations which have deep hostile with Iran, Tunisia is one of the few Arab countries to develop a good relations with Iran, especially ever since the Iranian Revolution of 1979 and establishment of the Islamic Republic. Tunisia's neutrality has given them a good image on their relations, and somehow annoyed Saudi Arabia.

Tunisia is one of the few Arab countries to express condolence over the 2017 Tehran attacks, and both two countries share there would be no border for larger cooperation between Iran and Tunisia.[1]

Tunisia, together with Algeria, have been accused for praising Iran, which is denied by both.[2]

Tunisia also acts as a neutral and balanced power to balance the standoff between Iran and Saudi Arabia.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "No Limit on Expansion of Iran-Tunisia Ties: FM". ifpnews.com. Retrieved 2018-07-13.
  2. ↑ "eng-archive.aawsat.com/theaawsat/news-middle-east/tunisia-algeria-deny-comments-praising-iran". eng-archive.aawsat.com. Retrieved 2018-07-13.
  3. ↑ "Iran seeks Tunisia's mediation in standoff with Saudi Arabia: report". GulfNews.com. Retrieved 2018-07-13.
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