{"id":11403,"date":"2025-06-16T12:01:49","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T12:01:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=11403"},"modified":"2025-06-16T12:01:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T12:01:49","slug":"ghanas-embassy-in-tehran-shut-with-immediate-effect-over-iran-israel-war","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=11403","title":{"rendered":"Ghana\u2019s embassy in Tehran shut with immediate effect over Iran-Israel war"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Government of Ghana has announced the immediate closure of its embassy in Tehran as tensions between Iran and Israel continue to escalate.<\/p>\n<p>This decision was made in the interest of safeguarding Ghanaian lives, according to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who disclosed the development in a post on social media on Monday, 16 June.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Mahama administration has, in the interest of the protection of Ghanaian lives, decided to immediately evacuate Ghanaians living in Iran following an escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict,\u201d the minister stated.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11408\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11408\" style=\"width: 625px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/2025\/06\/16\/ghanas-embassy-in-tehran-shut-with-immediate-effect-over-iran-israel-war\/screenshot-2025-06-16-at-8-52-59-am-990x1024\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-11408\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-11408\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-16-at-8.52.59\u202fAM-990x1024-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"625\" height=\"647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-16-at-8.52.59\u202fAM-990x1024-1.png 990w, https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-16-at-8.52.59\u202fAM-990x1024-1-290x300.png 290w, https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-16-at-8.52.59\u202fAM-990x1024-1-768x794.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-16-at-8.52.59\u202fAM-990x1024-1-750x776.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11408\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">https:\/\/x.com\/S_OkudzetoAblak\/status\/1934533018472878256<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo guarantee the safety of our embassy staff, Ghana\u2019s embassy in Tehran has been closed with immediate effect.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mr Ablakwa further disclosed that evacuation efforts are being carried out via Iran\u2019s land borders and will include Ghanaian diplomats, students, professionals, and other nationals currently residing in the country.<\/p>\n<p>He assured that every effort is being made to ensure the safe passage of all affected persons.<\/p>\n<div class=\"autors-widget\">\n<div>\n<p>He also revealed that the government is closely monitoring the security situation in Israel and may issue further instructions in due course.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn 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,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>The government reiterated its call for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict, stressing that no effort would be spared in protecting Ghanaian lives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h6><em>Disclaimer: The content provided on Fish FM Online is for informational and entertainment purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the information presented. Fish FM Online and its affiliates are not responsible for any errors or omissions, nor for any decisions made based on the content available on our platform.<\/em><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Government of Ghana has announced the immediate closure of its embassy in Tehran as tensions between Iran and Israel continue to escalate. 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