# Latin American nations severing ties with Iran

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/latin-american-nations-severing-ties-with-iran
> Updated: 2026-09-24T21:53:52.000Z. Sources: 66. Developments: 2.

In September 2026, multiple Latin American nations formally severed diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Peru first announced the rupture, citing Iran’s role in Middle East instability, the obstruction of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) nuclear inspections, and disruptions to maritime trade in the Strait of Hormuz. The Peruvian government also pointed to the deterioration of democracy and human rights in Iran. While diplomatic ties were cut, Peru maintained consular relations to protect citizens of both nations.

Following Peru, Colombia severed diplomatic ties, effective September 19, 2026. The Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, under President Abelardo de la Espriella, announced the decision on September 24. Bogotá cited concerns regarding IAEA inspections, human rights violations, and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, Colombia highlighted national and hemispheric security concerns, alleging that the Iranian government maintains links to international terrorist and narco-terrorist organizations. This decision follows a foreign policy shift toward closer alignment with the United States and Israel.

As part of this policy shift, Colombia officially designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist group, describing it as a “threat to international peace and security.” Like Peru, Colombia clarified that consular relations would remain active in accordance with the Vienna Conventions.

## Claims

- Colombia cited alleged links between the Iranian government and international terrorist and narco-terrorist groups. (disputed by 25 sources)
- Colombia cited the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as a reason for the rupture. (disputed by 19 sources)
- Colombia noted Iranian authorities' obstruction of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspections regarding its nuclear program. (disputed by 19 sources)
- The decision was influenced by reported human rights violations within Iran. (disputed by 18 sources)
- Colombia formally broke diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran. (corroborated by 26 sources)
- The decision to break diplomatic relations took effect on September 19, 2026. (corroborated by 26 sources)
- Consular relations between Colombia and Iran will remain active. (corroborated by 26 sources)
- Colombia designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist group. (corroborated by 7 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: Colombia severs diplomatic relations with Iran

Colombia has formally severed diplomatic relations with Iran, effective September 19, 2026, citing terrorism links, human rights abuses, and nuclear inspection obstructions. Consular ties remain active.

37 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-severs-diplomatic-relations-with-iran

### 2026-09-02: Peru severs diplomatic relations with Iran

Peru has severed diplomatic relations with Iran, citing concerns over Middle East instability, nuclear inspection obstructions, maritime trade disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, and human rights violations.

32 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peru-severs-diplomatic-relations-with-iran

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