Switzerland announced on Friday its decision to halt arms export licenses to the United States, citing the country’s longstanding policy of neutrality amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. This decision reflects a consistent stance Switzerland has maintained since the Iraq war began in 2003.
The Swiss government confirmed it will not authorize the export of war materiel to countries involved in conflicts against Iran. This includes a recent refusal of U.S. military flyover requests associated with Iran-related operations.
Officials stated that a team of experts will continuously evaluate the situation concerning arms exports to the U.S., ensuring alignment with Switzerland’s neutrality laws. The government also mentioned the lack of recent approvals for exporting war materiel to Israel.