The Czech Republic has recalled its ambassador to Iran for consultations, according to a statement released by the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The move comes in response to recent Iranian actions against countries in the Gulf region and other partners and allies, which the ministry described as hostile and unprovoked.
Ambassador Vítězslav Grepl, who has served in Tehran since last year, is returning to Prague for discussions. The Czech Embassy in Tehran will continue to operate under the leadership of a chargé d’affaires.
Grepl is a career diplomat with previous ambassadorships in China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. Details of his extensive diplomatic background are available on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
The current escalation in the Middle East began with reported strikes by the United States and Israel against Iranian targets on February 28. Iran subsequently launched a military response, attacking Israel and American bases, as well as other targets in the Persian Gulf region. This development underscores growing regional tensions and raises concerns about further escalation.
On March 6, 2026, Ambassador Grepl expressed regret over Iran’s missile strikes on Azerbaijan, emphasizing that he saw no justification for such actions against a peaceful country. Report.az has more on the ambassador’s comments. He also detailed his recent departure from Iran, noting the significant difference in processing times at the Iranian and Azerbaijani borders. APA reports that Grepl described Azerbaijan as a peace-loving country. The announcement could influence future diplomatic talks regarding the ongoing conflict.
