Iran Claims Samarkand Heritage Posts Targeted U.S. Amid Diplomatic Dispute with Uzbekistan

Iran's Foreign Ministry stated that its embassies' social media posts about Samarkand's Persian heritage were directed at the United States, following a diplomatic protest from Uzbekistan demanding their removal. Uzbekistan objected to posts describing the city's architecture as part of Persian civilization. Iran emphasized its importance for relations with Uzbekistan.

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