Ghana has begun evacuating some staff of its Embassy in Tehran and activated an emergency response plan for nationals across parts of the Middle East following coordinated military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran, which have significantly worsened security in the region.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed the development in a press release issued on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
It stated that the government had “initiated the evacuation of a number of staff of the Embassy of Ghana in Tehran,” while retaining essential personnel to continue providing consular services to Ghanaians who remain in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The decision follows escalating military exchanges involving Iran, Israel and the United States, which have resulted in airspace closures, flight disruptions and heightened security alerts across several Gulf states.
According to the Ministry, the strikes targeted sites within Iran, after which Tehran responded with actions against Israeli and American military assets in the Gulf, particularly in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. These countries host significant numbers of Ghanaian workers, traders and students.
The resulting disruption to civilian air travel has raised concerns about potential evacuation routes should the situation deteriorate further.
The Ministry issued directives to Ghanaian nationals residing in Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, advising them to remain indoors where possible, comply strictly with instructions from local authorities, avoid large gatherings and sensitive locations, and keep their travel documents accessible at all times.
Nationals were also urged to monitor official communications closely and maintain contact with the nearest Ghanaian diplomatic mission.
“The Ministry advises Ghanaian nationals to avoid non-essential travel to and from the Middle East,” the statement said.
In the same release, the Government of Ghana called on the parties involved to reduce tensions, urging the United States, Israel and Iran to “exercise restraint, de escalate and return to diplomatic engagement in the interest of protecting lives, ensuring economic stability and lasting regional peace.”
The Ministry confirmed that emergency consular lines have been activated for Ghanaians in the region and that diplomatic missions remain available to provide assistance. It added that assessments are ongoing regarding any further evacuations.
As of the time of filing this report, the government had not disclosed the total number of Ghanaian nationals currently residing in the affected countries.
