Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has confirmed that all Ghanaian diplomatic staff have been safely withdrawn from Iran due to rising security threats.
In a Facebook update on Monday, March 2, 2026, he announced that the evacuation had been successfully carried out, assuring the public that the diplomats are safe and in good condition. He also revealed that Ghana’s embassy in Iran has been shut down indefinitely.
He stressed that protecting the safety and welfare of Ghanaians remains the government’s top concern amid the current instability.
The move comes as tensions in Iran intensify, prompting several nations to review their diplomatic missions and implement precautionary steps to protect their citizens.
Although specific details about how the evacuation was conducted were not provided, the action highlights the government’s commitment to safeguarding its personnel abroad.
The temporary closure of the embassy is likely to disrupt consular services for now, but authorities have reiterated that the security of Ghanaians takes precedence.
The situation escalated sharply on February 28, 2026, when the United States and Israel carried out coordinated military strikes against Iran. The operation, widely reported by international media, targeted key military installations, leadership facilities, and other strategic locations.
The renewed confrontation has resulted in airspace shutdowns, flight disruptions, and heightened security alerts across the region.