Why is President Higgins's Iran letter controversial, and why is he claiming Israel circulated it?
Briefly

President Michael D Higgins' congratulatory letter to Iran's new president, Masoud Pezeshkian, has stirred diplomatic tensions, especially after it was reportedly circulated by the Israeli embassy.
The controversy surrounding President Higgins' letter lies in the complexities of international relations, particularly with Israel, highlighting sensitivities regarding recognition of new leaders in countries with fraught diplomatic histories.
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