Ghana’s embassy in Tehran has been shut down with immediate effect to ensure the safety of diplomatic staff amid the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced.
He further revealed that the Mahama Administration has initiated an urgent evacuation of all Ghanaians residing in Iran, emphasizing that the decision was made to protect Ghanaian lives in light of the worsening tensions in the region.
In a post on his X page, Mr Ablakwa said that “To guarantee the safety of our embassy staff, Ghana’s embassy in Tehran has been closed with immediate effect. The evacuation through land borders covers all Ghanaian diplomats, students, professionals, and other compatriots.”
He also stated that the government is equally keenly following developments in Israel and will advise shortly.
“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.
