Romania Reviews Diplomatic Preparedness and Citizen Safety Amid Developments in Iran
Bucharest, The Gulf Observer: Romania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has convened a high-level coordination meeting to assess recent developments in Iran and to ensure diplomatic readiness amid rising regional tensions.
The meeting brought together senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Romania’s Ambassador to Iran, Mirela Grecu, and the heads of Romanian diplomatic missions across the Middle East. Discussions focused on preparedness for multiple security scenarios and on coordinating diplomatic responses in light of the evolving situation.
Romanian authorities expressed firm condemnation of acts of violence and repression against individuals in Iran who are risking their lives and freedoms while advocating for a better future. The Ministry emphasized that fundamental rights — including the freedom of peaceful protest, freedom of association, and freedom of communication — are being violated, noting that Romania’s own history underscores the importance of protecting these liberties.
During consultations with diplomats in the region, priority was given to ensuring that Romania’s diplomatic missions are fully prepared to respond to any potential developments arising from current tensions. Officials conducted a detailed analysis of recent events and calibrated diplomatic action plans for various possible scenarios, while strengthening coordination among missions.
The situation in Iran and the associated sanctions regime are also expected to feature prominently on the agenda of the upcoming European Union Foreign Affairs Council meeting, scheduled to take place later this month.
In Bucharest, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally conveyed its concerns to Iran’s chargé d’affaires. Simultaneously, Romania’s embassy in Tehran remains in close coordination with ambassadors of EU member states, including on matters related to the observance of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
A key focus of the discussions was ensuring Romania’s capacity to provide swift assistance to its citizens, regardless of how the security situation may evolve. According to the Ministry, there have been no requests for repatriation so far from the approximately 400 Romanian citizens currently residing in Iran.
Romanian authorities affirmed that they remain in constant contact with their citizens in Iran, including by facilitating communication with family members through the resources of Romania’s diplomatic mission.
