Swiss Embassy In Tehran Closes As Staff Evacuated

2026-03-11 02:08:18

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) The Swiss embassy in Tehran has been temporarily closed because of the conflict in the Middle East, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday. Embassy staff have been evacuated. Select your language

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“The ambassador and five Swiss staff members left Iran by land today and are now safely out of the country,” the foreign ministry said in a statement.

Four other staff members had already left the country last week. They will return to Tehran as soon as the situation allows.

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Switzerland, which acts as a protecting power for the United States in Iran, is keeping its communication channel open between the two countries, the department said. On behalf of the US authorities, the Swiss foreign ministry continues to inform US citizens in Iran about the risks and the steps they should take.
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