Cuban regime evacuates women and children from its embassy in Iran

The Cuban regime evacuated women, a minor, and three journalists from its embassy in Iran due to the Israeli military aggression, as reported on Thursday by Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla.

“Women and children from the Cuban Embassy in Iran were evacuated due to Zionist aggression against Iran. We included one minor and three Cuban journalists residing in Tehran,” wrote Rodríguez Parrilla on the social network X.

The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs assured that, despite the situation, the Cuban diplomatic mission in Tehran continues to operate normally and provides consular assistance to Cuban citizens residing in the Persian nation.

Contrary to the usual practices of many diplomatic missions, which prioritize the protection of their personnel in conflict situations, the Cuban ambassador to Iran, Carlos M. Pereira, stated that the Cuban diplomatic mission "continues its operations despite the Israeli aggression" and that it has implemented "the necessary protective measures for exceptional situations."

Pereira added that, in addition to political and diplomatic efforts, the embassy maintains constant attention to the Cubans residing in Iran, which shows that the Cuban regime reiterates its support for the Iranian government even amid military escalation with Israel.

For her part, Ana Teresita González Fraga, Director General of Consular Affairs and Assistance to Cubans Residing Abroad (DGACCRE), stated on the social network X that the embassies of Cuba in Iran and Cyprus “will continue the unwavering mission of assisting our fellow citizens in Iran and Israel, respectively.”

The official added that relatives in Cuba can also contact both the DGACCRE and the Office of Population Attention of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to receive information or assistance.

Unlike other governments in the region, the Cuban regime has chosen to keep its diplomatic mission in Tehran operational, merely evacuating partial staff from the most vulnerable positions.

Most Latin American embassies have decided to either close or completely evacuate their diplomatic staff in response to the deteriorating security situation in Iran.

According to Infobae, Argentina ordered the evacuation of its embassy in Tehran, a decision that included the Chargé d'Affaires, Mariano Jordán, who left the country by land towards Azerbaijan.

Chile also closed its embassy and evacuated the ambassador along with his family. Brazil, Uruguay, and Bolivia withdrew their officials indefinitely, while Mexico evacuated its diplomatic mission and moved several tourists to a safe location.

Even Nicaragua, a political ally of Iran, made the decision to withdraw its diplomatic personnel before the weekend, just like Russia, which relocated its officials to Azerbaijan

Spain, for its part, has not ordered a formal evacuation, although President Pedro Sánchez recommended that Spanish citizens leave Iran.

The regional context remains uncertain and is marked by an intensified military escalation. In this scenario, the Cuban regime reaffirms its alliance with Tehran, choosing to maintain institutional and consular presence despite the risks involved.

Pope Leo XIV made a powerful appeal for peace on Wednesday, warning that the wars of today, marked by the use of increasingly potent and sophisticated weapons, threaten to drag humanity into an even crueler barbarism than that experienced in past times.

Through his profile on X, the Supreme Pontiff expressed the deep concern of the Church regarding the numerous armed conflicts currently active around the world, particularly those occurring in Ukraine, Iran, Israel, and Gaza.

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