Colombia breaks diplomatic relations with Iran and cites drug terrorism
Cásper Líbero graduate journalist, with a postgraduate degree in political marketing and electoral propaganda from USP. Worked for ESPN's website, covering the Beijing Olympics in China in 2008. Also worked for Metrópoles, InfoMoney, O Antagonista, iG, and Terra, covering politics and economy. As a press advisor, worked in the Chamber of Deputies and the Ministry of Culture. Author of the books “Dias: a Vida do Maior Jogador do São Paulo nos Anos 1960” and “20 Jogos Eternos do São Paulo”.
TL;DR
- Colombia announced the severance of diplomatic relations with Iran.
- The decision was formalized on September 19th and announced on September 24th, 2026.
- Reasons cited include alleged ties between Iran and terrorist/drug-terrorist groups, and human rights violations.
- Consular relations between Colombia and Iran will be maintained.
- The Colombian government views Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a de facto terrorist group.
- This move aligns Colombia's conservative government closer to the United States.
- Peru also recently broke diplomatic relations with Iran, citing similar concerns.