Ghana to Reopen Embassy in Tehran on September 16

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Ghana’s embassy in Tehran, Iran, will resume operations on Tuesday, 16th September 2025, after a temporary closure on 16th June 2025.

As a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of staff, the embassy had to shut down due to escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.

In a statement released on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, the Ministry announced that the decision to reopen the mission follows significant improvements 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 read.

The Ministry assured Ghanaians that it will continue to closely monitor developments in the country to guarantee the safety of embassy staff and Ghanaian citizens living in Iran. The Ministry also emphasized its dedication to ensuring the safety and protection of Ghanaians abroad and promised to provide information whenever necessary.

The reopening of the embassy marks a return to normal diplomatic activities.