Germany Withdraws Embassy Staff from Iran

Germany’s Foreign Ministry has temporarily withdrawn its diplomatic staff from the embassy in Tehran as tensions between Iran and Israel escalate into open conflict, according to German public broadcaster ARD.

The move comes amid growing security concerns following direct military exchanges between Israel and Iran, prompting several Western nations to reassess their diplomatic presence in the region. According to ARD, embassy officials were relocated outside Iran, while family members of the diplomatic team had already left the country earlier.

The German Foreign Ministry stated that the decision aligns with similar precautionary measures taken by allied nations and is being carried out in close coordination with them. 

Despite the evacuation, the German Embassy in Tehran remains operational through mobile units and continues to provide consular services to German nationals who remain in or visit Iran.

Germans currently in Iran have been advised to explore overland routes for potential departure, should the security situation worsen further.

Germany’s move follows similar announcements by the United Kingdom and Switzerland, both of which confirmed the closure of their embassies in Tehran on Friday in response to the rapidly deteriorating regional environment.

The withdrawal underscores the rising risk posed by the ongoing hostilities, as concerns grow over the potential for a broader conflict in the Middle East. In recent days, Iran and Israel have exchanged missile attacks, raising fears of a prolonged escalation that could threaten diplomatic staff and foreign nationals in the region.