The government of Ghana has begun efforts to evacuate Ghanaians living in Iran following the conflict with Israel, which has left dozens injured.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, , announced on his social media pages on X on Monday, June 16, 2025, that the evacuation will be conducted through Iran's land borders.
He further stated that the government's evacuation effort will include all Ghanaians, including diplomats, students, workers, and other compatriots. "The Mahama Administration has, in the interest of the protection of Ghanaian lives, decided to immediately evacuate Ghanaians living in Iran following an escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict. "To guarantee the safety of our embassy staff, Ghana's embassy in Tehran has been closed with immediate effect.
The evacuation through land borders covers all Ghanaian diplomats, students, professionals, and other compatriots," he indicated.
