The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Ghana’s Embassy in Tehran, Iran, will reopen on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, nearly three months after it was temporarily closed.
The mission was shut down on June 16, 2025, as a precautionary measure to protect staff amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.
In a statement released on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, the ministry said the decision to resume operations follows a significant improvement 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 noted.
The ministry further assured that it will continue to monitor developments closely to ensure the safety of diplomatic staff and members of the Ghanaian community in Iran.
It also reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the interests of Ghanaians abroad and pledged to provide timely updates when necessary.
