The Swiss Government announced that it will not grant new licenses to export war materiel to the United States while the armed conflict with Iran continues.
This is based on the Swiss federal law on war materiel, which strictly prohibits exports to countries involved in active international armed conflicts.
According to the official statement, “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 United States, which in 2025 was the second-largest buyer of Swiss armaments, now faces blocked new authorizations, although existing ones are not immediately revoked.
Switzerland after being “NEUTRAL” for 200 years, have officially declare the war on Iran illegal.
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Switzerland after being "NEUTRAL" for 200 years, have officially declare the war on Iran illegal.
Trump is changing formerly American allies to dedicated foes pic.twitter.com/wpvri7XBnp
— The Kremlin (@The_Kremlinn) March 9, 2026
March 20 (Reuters) – 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 the country’s 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.
Last weekend, the Swiss government said it had rejected two U.S. flyover requests on Iran-related war flights but permitted three others, also citing Switzerland’s neutrality law.