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Portugal Temporarily Closes Embassy in Tehran

Published January 15, 2026, 12:17
Portugal Temporarily Closes Embassy in Tehran

Portugal has announced the temporary suspension of its embassy operations in Tehran due to increased tensions in Iran and has advised its citizens to avoid travel to the country. The decision was made on Wednesday and concerns the safety of embassy staff. Eight Portuguese citizens have already left Iran, while another ten, including seven with Iranian citizenship, remain in the country. This move comes after Portugal condemned the violent suppression of protests in Iran and called for respect for the rights of Iranian citizens.