Iran dismisses Peru's diplomatic break as 'empty gesture' amid severed ties

Peru has decided to break diplomatic relations with Iran, a move Tehran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei dismissed as an 'empty gesture,' noting there was no substantive relationship to sever. The decision likely reflects Peru's alignment with international pressure on Iran, though the practical impact is minimal given the lack of deep bilateral ties. This is a symbolic diplomatic rupture that may signal broader regional alignment shifts.