Explained in plain English
Who recognises who?
Countries recognise each other when they accept another country's government as legitimate. This is key for things like trade, travel and diplomatic relations. In our story, the US warning countries about attending Khamenei's funeral shows how recognition, or lack thereof, can influence international behaviour and alliances.
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Iran says US pressured nations to skip Khamenei funeralQuestions this opens up
Who decides to recognise? What if we don't recognise? Does recognition change?This explainer came from a news story
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