Peru's Foreign Ministry announced on Monday that the country has broken diplomatic relations with Iran, citing Tehran's role in inciting violence and the escalation of conflicts in the Middle East, along with restrictions Lima says Iran has imposed on international shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
The decision was formalized through Official Communiqué 014-26, issued by the ministry on September 1, and was communicated to the Iranian government via a diplomatic note delivered through Iran's embassy in Ecuador, which holds concurrent representation to Peru.
According to the ministry, the rupture is grounded in Article 45 of the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and the 1963 Vienna Convention on Consular Relations. Officials said the move will take effect immediately but does not extend to consular relations between the two countries, which will continue in order to protect nationals of each state and provide consular services under international law.
The ministry also cited Iran's obstruction of the International Atomic Energy Agency's work, saying Tehran has on multiple occasions denied IAEA inspectors access to nuclear facilities, which it said has hindered the verification needed to prevent the production of nuclear weapons. Separately, the ministry voiced "deep concern" over what it called severe restrictions imposed by the Iranian regime and disruption of international trade through the Strait of Hormuz since March 2026.
Beyond the regional security concerns, Lima also pointed to Iran's suppression of peaceful protests, restrictions on press freedom, discrimination against women, and the persecution of political opponents as factors behind the decision.
Peru framed the break as consistent with its foreign policy posture, stating the decision reflects the country's "historic pacifist vocation" and its "unwavering commitment to respect for international law" and the defense of democracy. Turkey's Anadolu Agency reported that the move comes amid renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran.
Peru's Foreign Ministry did not indicate a timeline for any resumption of diplomatic ties with Tehran.