Peru Severs Ties With Iran Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
Peru said consular services will remain open for nationals after the break, citing Iran’s restrictions on shipping, nuclear inspections and political repression.
- On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Peru formally severed diplomatic relations with Iran, communicating the decision via diplomatic note to Iran's mission in Ecuador.
- Peru cited severe restrictions on maritime transit through the Strait of Hormuz since March 2026 and Iran's obstruction of International Atomic Energy Agency inspections, amid escalating tensions with the United States.
- Despite the formal break, Peru maintains consular relations under the 1963 Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, ensuring Peruvian nationals retain access to passports, documents, and emergency assistance.
- President Keiko Fujimori, in office since July 28, 2026, has signaled a distinct shift in Peru's foreign policy, ending formal state-to-state dealings with Tehran.
- Bilateral trade was already contracting; exports fell 21.9% to US$643,000 and imports dropped 44% to US$671,000 between January and November 2025, minimizing economic fallout.
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The Peruvian Foreign Ministry accused Iran of "inciting violence and escalating conflicts in the Middle East."
The Peruvian authorities have declared the dissolution of diplomatic relations with Iran on the basis of a decision "historic commitment to peace and respect for international law". "The Peruvian Government has repeatedly expressed its condemnation and deep concern over the difficult situation that threatens stability in the Middle East and seriously affects international peace and security", the statement of the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Aff…
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Peru announced it has severed diplomatic relations with Iran, which it accuses of "inciting conflicts in the Middle East."
Peru Cuts Ties with Iran, but Consular Links Remain
Peru and Iran have severed diplomatic relations as of 1 September 2026, but consular services continue. The move cites conflict escalation, maritime restrictions, and democracy concerns. The post Peru Cuts Ties with Iran, but Consular Links Remain appeared first on The Rio Times.
The South American country is an ally of the United States. It deplores "the deterioration of democracy" in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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