Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has held separate meetings with the diplomatic representatives of the United States, Israel and Iran in Accra as the government intensifies efforts to protect Ghanaian nationals caught in the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

The meetings, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, brought together the Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, Roey Gilad, the Iranian Ambassador to Ghana, Ali Ghomshi, and the United States Chargé d’Affaires ad interim, Rolf Olson.

In a statement posted on Facebook on Friday, March 6, 2026, the Foreign Affairs Minister indicated that the engagements were aimed at gathering first-hand information on the deteriorating situation and securing guarantees for the safety of Ghanaians living in the affected region.

“Yesterday I hosted the Heads of Mission of the USA, Israel and Iran in separate meetings at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,” the Minister said.

He explained that the discussions were guided by three major priorities for Ghana’s government.

“The objectives for the meeting include gaining better insights into the ongoing military escalation in the Middle East; requesting guarantees for the protection of Ghanaian nationals in the region, and seeking cooperation in the safe evacuation of our citizens,” he stated.

According to Mr Ablakwa, the diplomatic engagements formed part of Ghana’s broader response to the unfolding crisis, as authorities monitor developments and work with international partners to safeguard citizens abroad.

“The meetings were attended by H.E. Roey Gilad, Israeli Ambassador to Ghana; H.E. Ali Ghomshi, Iranian Ambassador to Ghana and Rolf Olson, Chargé d'Affaires ad interim of the US to Ghana,” the Minister added.

Background: Escalating U.S.–Israel–Iran Conflict

The meetings come against the backdrop of a rapidly escalating war involving the United States, Israel and Iran that began in late February 2026.

On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes on multiple Iranian targets, including sites in Tehran, Isfahan and other strategic cities, triggering a major regional conflict.

The attacks, reportedly aimed at weakening Iran’s military capabilities and nuclear programme, marked the most serious escalation between the three countries in years.

Iran retaliated with missile and drone strikes targeting Israeli territory and U.S. military installations across the Middle East, widening the conflict and drawing in allied militia groups in the region.

Reports indicate that the United States and Israel have conducted thousands of strikes on Iranian military infrastructure, while Iran and its allies have responded with attacks across several countries in the region.

The conflict has also triggered widespread security concerns, forcing several countries to begin evacuation plans for their citizens as airspace closures and missile attacks disrupt travel and raise fears of further escalation.

Ghana’s Diplomatic Response

Ghana’s government has already begun activating contingency measures, including monitoring Ghanaian nationals in the Middle East and coordinating with diplomatic missions in the region.

Officials say the meetings with the U.S., Israeli and Iranian diplomats form part of a broader diplomatic effort to ensure the safety of Ghanaians while maintaining Ghana’s longstanding foreign policy position of promoting dialogue and peaceful resolution of international conflicts.

For now, authorities say the priority remains clear: gather intelligence, keep communication channels open with all sides, and ensure that every Ghanaian caught in the crisis has a pathway to safety.