The Government of Ghana has announced the immediate closure of its embassy in Tehran, citing growing hostilities between Iran and Israel.
The decision, made public on Monday, June 16, is aimed at protecting the lives of Ghanaian nationals as regional tensions continue to escalate.
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister for Foreign Affairs, confirmed the development via a social media update, noting that the Mahama-led administration is taking swift action to evacuate all Ghanaians residing in Iran.
“The Mahama administration has, in the interest of the protection of Ghanaian lives, decided to immediately evacuate Ghanaians living in Iran following an escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict,” Ablakwa posted.
“To guarantee the safety of our embassy staff, Ghana’s embassy in Tehran has been closed with immediate effect.”
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According to the minister, evacuation efforts are already in progress through Iran’s land borders and will cover Ghanaian diplomats, students, and professionals.
Safety measures extended to Israel
In addition to the actions taken in Iran, the minister disclosed that the government is closely monitoring the situation in Israel and may take further steps if necessary.
“In the interim, we have instructed that embassy operations in Tel Aviv be reduced to the barest minimum, and all Ghanaians in Israel must maintain close communication with our consular department,” he said.
The government reiterated its commitment to the safety and well-being of Ghanaian citizens abroad and renewed its call for a peaceful and diplomatic resolution to the ongoing conflict.
Ablakwa assured that “every effort is being made to ensure the safe passage of all affected persons.”
