Dutch embassy in Tehran temporarily relocates to Baku

The Dutch embassy in Iran’s capital, Tehran, has been temporarily relocated to Baku, Azerbaijan, due to increasing security risks for embassy staff, Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendson said. 

In a letter to the Dutch House of Representatives, Berendson said that the Dutch ambassador to Iran and embassy personnel have arrived in Baku, where they will continue their diplomatic work, Caliber.Az reports via local media.

“We are closely monitoring developments in Iran. If the security situation permits, a decision will be made on how and in what form the activities of the Dutch embassy in Iran can be resumed on-site in Tehran,” the minister added.

The Dutch embassy in Tehran has been closed to the public since March 2026 and is no longer able to issue visas.

By Sabina Mammadli