The Swiss embassy in Tehran has been temporarily closed because of the conflict in the Middle East, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday. Embassy staff have been evacuated. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox “The ambassador and five Swiss staff members left Iran by land today and are now safely out of the country,” the foreign ministry said in a statement. Four other staff members had already left the country last week. They will return to Tehran as soon as the situation allows. + When does neutrality law apply? Swiss government faces difficult decision over the Middle East conflict Switzerland, which acts as a protecting power for the United States in Iran, is keeping its communication channel open between the two countries, the department said. On behalf of the US authorities, the Swiss foreign ministry continues to inform US citizens in Iran about the risks and the steps they should take. The situation in the Middle East has worsened following the ...
