Switzerland halts weapons exports to US due to Iran war

Switzerland has announced a pause on weapon export licenses to the United States, a decision driven by the rising hostilities with Iran. Upholding its long-standing neutrality, the Swiss authorities have declared that no military supplies will be ...

By Reuters | Mar 20, 2026, 05.57 PM IST

Switzerland on Friday said it would not issue licences for companies to ‌export ⁠weapons ⁠to the United States due to the ongoing attacks on Iran, citing its neutrality.

"The ⁠export of ‌war materiel to countries ⁠involved in the international armed conflict with Iran cannot be authorised for the duration of the ‌conflict," the government said in a statement.

"Exports of ⁠war materiel to the USA cannot currently be authorised," it added.

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