Ghana’s Embassy in Iran Closed, Staff Evacuated- Ablakwa
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has confirmed the evacuation of Ghanaians working at the country’s Embassy in Iran.
It followed the closure of the embassy in the face of the ongoing war between the country and Israel, with the help of the United States.
He confirmed that the staff are safe in a Facebook post.
“I am delighted to announce that we have conducted a successful evacuation of all our embassy staff in Iran. The Ghanaian diplomats are safe and in high spirits. Ghana’s embassy in Iran is now closed sine die.”
According to him, the safety, welfare and protection of Ghanaians remain the government’s utmost priority currently.
There is currently heightened security in the Middle East as the United States and Israel have jointly launched an attack on Iran.
US President Donald Trump said the joint attacks were aimed at “eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime”.
“A short time ago, the US military began a major combat operation in Iran. Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating threats from the Iranian regime,” he said, according to BBC.
As revenge, Iran is targeting Israeli military bases and numerous Gulf Arab states that host US military assets, including Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
An eminent end to the war is not in sight, although Iran has committed to negotiation with the US, welcoming it.
Meanwhile, the clash has claimed the life of the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled for 36 years.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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