Colombia formally cuts ties with Iran

Colombia formally cuts ties with Iran Colombia on Thursday announced that it formally severed diplomatic relations with Iran, citing it "deteriorated" in Tehran. The Foreign Ministry said the decision took effect on Saturday due to "national and hemispheric security concerns," accusing Iran of human rights violations as well as alleged links to international terrorist and narcoterrorist groups. "Colombia also took into account confirmed human rights violations, verified attacks against countries not involved in the