Geneva, June 20, 2025 (AFP) - Switzerland temporarily closes its embassy in Iran

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2025-06-20

Switzerland announced Friday the temporary closure of its embassy in Tehran, adding that it would continue to fulfil its role representing US interests in Iran. "In view of the intensity of military operations in Iran and the highly unstable situation on the ground, the FDFA has decided to temporarily close the Swiss embassy in Tehran," the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. rjm/vog/jm ...

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