Iraq expels Sweden’s ambassador after protesters in Baghdad stormed the Swedish Embassy over Quran desecration in Stockholm. Iraqis demanded action after a refugee threatened to burn the Quran, though he stomped on it instead. The Iraqi government suspended Sweden’s Ericsson permit and recalled its charge d’affaires in Sweden. Diplomatic relations at risk. Swedish embassy staff safe, but Iraq criticized for security lapse. Tensions escalate, situation monitored closely.
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