The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Ghana’s Embassy in Tehran, Iran, will resume operations on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, following months of temporary closure.

The Embassy was shut down on June 16, 2025, as a precautionary measure to safeguard staff during heightened tensions between Iran and Israel.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, the ministry explained that the decision to reopen the Embassy follows significant improvements in the security situation in Iran.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to inform the public that with the improvement in the security situation in Iran, a decision has been taken for the Embassy to resume its operations on Tuesday, September 16, 2025,” the statement read.

The Ministry assured that it will continue to monitor developments closely to guarantee the safety of staff at the mission as well as members of the Ghanaian community in Iran.

It further reiterated its commitment to ensuring the protection of Ghanaians abroad and pledged to provide periodic updates when necessary.

Sompaonline.com