Peru Severs Diplomatic Ties With Iran Over Middle East Conflicts

The Government of Peru announced on September 2, 2026, that it is severing diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran, ending more than 50 years of formal ties. The decision was formally communicated via the Iranian embassy in Ecuador.

President Keiko Fujimori, who took office in July, cited several justifications for the rupture. Peru accused Iran of inciting violence and escalating conflicts in the Middle East, as well as disrupting international trade through the Strait of Hormuz since March 2026. The Peruvian government also condemned Iran for obstructing International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors and for the repression of peaceful protests, persecution of political dissidents, and discrimination against women and girls.

This shift aligns with President Fujimori's pro-American foreign policy and her recent participation in the Shield of the Americas initiative. The move occurs amid pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump for other nations to isolate Iran and follows a trend of conservative Latin American governments reducing influence from Russia, China, and Iran. While diplomatic ties are severed, Peru will maintain consular relations to protect the nationals of both countries under the 1963 Vienna Convention on Consular Relations.