Switzerland temporarily closing embassy in Iran, ministry says
- Middle East
- Reuters
- Published Date: 04:33 | 20 June 2025
- Modified Date: 04:36 | 20 June 2025
The Swiss foreign ministry said on Friday it has decided to temporarily close its embassy in Iran, citing intense military operations there and the highly unstable situation on the ground.
"All expatriate staff have now left Iran and are safe," the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs said in a statement, adding that the staff would return to Tehran as soon as the situation allows.
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