Peru has announced it is severing diplomatic relations with Iran, saying the decision reflects its “long-standing commitment to peace” and its “unwavering dedication to respecting international law and defending democracy”. The move follows what Lima described as growing concerns over developments in Iran and the wider Middle East.
Peru said it had observed “with growing dismay the erosion” of democratic values in Iran, citing concerns raised by United Nations mechanisms over “the repression of peaceful demonstrations, the violation of press freedom, discrimination against women and girls, and the persecution of political opponents”.
Peru also expressed “deep concern” over restrictions affecting international navigation through the Strait of Hormuz since March 2026, warning of consequences for global supply chains and energy prices.
It further condemned what it described as Iran’s “incitement of violence and the escalation of conflicts in the Middle East”, alongside the obstruction of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) through repeated denial of inspectors’ access to nuclear facilities.
The government said the decision was taken in accordance with the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, adding that consular relations with Iran would continue under the 1963 Vienna Convention on Consular Relations to protect the interests of each country’s nationals.
Peru said the decision had been formally communicated to Iran through its embassy in Ecuador, which serves as a concurrent mission to Peru.
ℹ️ Peru Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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