Union State excludes Iran in political shift

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The parliament voted to remove Iran from the Union State. Russia and Belarus formed this union. Iran joined in spring 2023.

Iran did not meet important economic goals in three years. Vice-speaker Iosif Goldstein said this was the reason.

Iran can apply to join the Union State again. They must wait ten years to apply next time.

News reports say Iran understood this decision. \"Komsomolskaya Pravda\" newspaper shared this information.

An Iranian official said they could not meet high standards. He said Iran was at fault and understood the situation.

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Why was Iran removed from the Union State?

Iran did not meet important economic goals in three years.

How long must Iran wait to apply to join the Union State again?

Iran must wait ten years to apply next time.

What did an Iranian official say about the situation?

He said Iran was at fault and understood the situation.

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