As tensions between Iran and Israel continue to rise, the Ghanaian government has announced that its embassy in Tehran will close immediately.
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, revealed the situation on social media on Monday, June 16, saying that the decision was made to protect Ghanaian lives.
“The 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,” the minister stated.
“To guarantee the safety of our embassy staff, Ghana’s embassy in Tehran has been closed with immediate effect.”
Mr. Ablakwa further revealed that Ghanaian diplomats, students, professionals, and other citizens now living in Iran will be among those evacuated through the country’s land borders.
He also said that the government is keeping a careful eye on Israel’s security situation and may give more directives when the time is right.
He promised that every attempt is being taken to guarantee everyone who is impacted can travel safely.
“In 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,” he added.
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