The government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has urged Israel and Iran to put an end to the ongoing conflict between the two countries which has led to the death of thousands of human lives, including vulnerable groups.
It, has, therefore, called on the two parties to exercise maximum restraint, prioritise dialogue, and accept the channels of diplomatic facilitation to de-escalate the situation.
The call by the government was contained in a press statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and copied The Ghanaian Times yesterday.
“The Government of Ghana expresses its serious concern over the military escalation between Israel and Iran, following the military strikes undertaken by the State of Israel on Iranian territory on June 13, 2025,” the statement said.
“Ghana calls upon the parties to exercise maximum restraint, prioritise dialogue, and accept the channels of diplomatic facilitation to de-escalate the situation,” it added.
The government also called on the two parties to reaffirm their commitment to the Charter of the United Nations and the principles of international law.
It further urged the two parties to recommit to the peaceful resolution of the conflict and to respect the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of each other.
“Ghana stands ready to support a unified response of the international community to de-escalate the conflict to prevent its spread, abate the further destabilisation of the Middle East, and contain the unfolding threat to international peace and security,” the statement added.
Meanwhile, the government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has announced the evacuation of Ghanaians living in Iran following an escalation of the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel.
According to the government, the evacuation exercise through land boarders covered all Ghanaian diplomats, students, professionals, and other compatriots.
It also said that Ghana’s Embassy in Tehran, the capital city of Iran, has been closed with immediate effect to ensure the safety of its staff.
“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,” the government said.
“To guarantee the safety of our Embassy Staff, Ghana’s Embassy in Tehran has been closed with immediate effect,” it added.
The government said it had instructed that the operations of Ghana’s Embassy in Tel Aviv, the capital of Israel, be reduced to the barest minimum in the interim and said that it was keenly following developments in Israel and would advise shortly.
It further urged all Ghanaians in Israel to maintain close communication with its Consular Department.
The government assured of adequate protection of Ghanaian lives and keeping them out of harm’s way amid the Israel and Iran conflict.
Israel, on Sunday, launched an expanded assault on Iran, targeting its energy industry and Defence Ministry headquarters, while Tehran unleashed a fresh barrage of deadly strikes.
The simultaneous attack represented the last burst of violence since a surprise offensive by Israel, two days earlier, aimed at decimating Tehran’s rapidly advancing programme.
BY CYNTHIA ASAMPANA