Switzerland decided Friday it will not authorise the export of war materiel to the United States during the Middle East conflict, in line with its long-standing principle of military 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,” and existing US licences will now face regular review, it said, whilst adding that Switzerland “has not issued war materiel export licences to Israel or Iran for years.”
