The Netherlands decided to withdraw its ambassador to Iran for consultations after the Iran’s authorities expelled two employees of the Netherlands diplomatic mission from the country, said Dutch Foreign Minister Stef Blok.

According to him, two Dutch diplomats were expelled from Iran to the Netherlands on Sunday, March 3, Euronews reported. 

”Have decided to recall the ambassador in Tehran for consultations," Blok said in a tweet. "The decision follows the expulsion of two Dutch embassy staff. That is unacceptable.”