Brunei Temporarily Closes Embassy in Tehran
Brunei Temporarily Closes Embassy in Tehran
Published by Living in Tehran Magazine | 20 June 2025
Brunei’s Embassy in Tehran, Iran, has been temporarily closed due to the current situation in the country, according to a statement published Thursday on the official website of Brunei’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Embassy Closure Details
🏛️ Temporary Closure
The closure takes effect immediately and will remain in place until a date to be announced later.
Operations Transfer
Remote Management
During this period, the Embassy’s operations will be conducted from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Brunei.
🏢 Operational Arrangements
- Local operations: Suspended in Tehran
- Remote management: From Brunei Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Staff status: All personnel safely departed
- Duration: Until further notice
Staff and Citizens Status
Safe Departure Confirmed
According to the statement, all embassy officials and staff have safely departed from Tehran.
👥 Bruneian Nationals
As of now, there are no registered Bruneian nationals in Iran.
This status significantly simplifies the embassy closure process, as no citizen evacuation or assistance coordination is required.
Contact Information
📞 Embassy Contact Details
For any embassy-related enquiries, please contact:
Emergency Hotline:
Brunei Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
Email:
All enquiries will be handled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Brunei
Embassy Location and Previous Operations
🏢 Chancery Address
No. 2 & 4, Corner of Bahar St., Keyvan St., Aban St., Taheri St.,
Zafaranieh, Tehran,
Islamic Republic of Iran
Previous Contact Details (Now Inactive):
- Telephone: +(98) 21 2685 5908
- Facsimile: +(98) 21 8877 0162
Previous Working Hours
🕒 Normal Operating Schedule (When Active)
Working Days/Hours:
Sunday – Thursday
9:00am – 3:00pm
Ramadan Working Days/Hours:
Sunday – Thursday
9:00am – 2:00pm
Note: These hours apply when embassy operations resume
Closure Context
Current Regional Situation
The temporary closure reflects Brunei’s assessment of the security situation in Iran during the ongoing regional conflict, prioritising the safety of diplomatic personnel.
Decision Factors:
- Security assessment: Current situation warranting immediate closure
- Staff safety: Priority evacuation of all personnel
- No citizen impact: Zero registered Bruneian nationals in Iran
- Remote capability: Operations transferable to home ministry
Diplomatic Response Comparison
Comprehensive Withdrawal
Brunei’s approach represents a complete but temporary withdrawal from Tehran, similar to other nations prioritising diplomatic personnel safety during the crisis.
🔄 Operational Strategy
Unlike permanent closures, Brunei’s temporary status indicates intention to resume operations once security conditions improve, whilst maintaining service capability through remote management.
Service Continuity
Remote Operations Capability
Despite the physical closure, embassy functions continue through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Brunei:
Available Services:
- Enquiry processing and responses
- Administrative coordination
- Policy guidance and information
- Liaison with other diplomatic missions
- Preparation for eventual reopening
Reopening Considerations
Future Timeline
📅 Reopening Timeline
The embassy will remain closed until a date to be announced later.
Reopening factors likely include:
- Resolution of regional conflict
- Improved security assessment
- Safe return conditions for diplomatic staff
- Restoration of normal diplomatic operations
Brunei-Iran Relations
Diplomatic Relationship Status
The temporary closure does not affect the underlying diplomatic relationship between Brunei and Iran, with operations maintained remotely to preserve continuity.
Relationship Characteristics:
- Limited citizen presence: No registered Bruneian nationals requiring services
- Diplomatic continuity: Relations maintained through remote operations
- Security priority: Staff safety as primary consideration
- Temporary measure: Intention to resume normal operations
Living in Tehran Magazine continues to monitor diplomatic responses to the crisis. Enquiries regarding Brunei Embassy matters should be directed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Brunei using the provided contact information.
