Dutch government summons Iranian ambassador over seized diplomatic bags

The Dutch Foreign Ministry summoned Iran’s ambassador to protest the seizure of a Dutch diplomat’s luggage at Tehran airport on January 28, 2026, calling the incident unacceptable. Despite multiple requests for the return of the confiscated items, Iran has yet to comply. Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed optimism for a potential nuclear agreement with the U.S. if diplomacy is prioritized, as talks are set to resume in Geneva.

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