Switzerland Halts Weapons Exports to U.S. Over Neutrality Concerns

Switzerland has officially suspended all licenses for weapons exports to the United States, citing its long-standing policy of military neutrality in light of the ongoing conflict with Iran. The Swiss government announced on Friday that, under the federal law on war materiel, exports to countries involved in international armed conflicts cannot be authorized while the conflict persists. This decision follows the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that began on February 28, which triggered a formal review of Switzerland’s export policies.

The government confirmed that no new export licenses to the U.S. have been issued since the start of the “Operation Epic Fury” campaign. Additionally, Switzerland recently rejected two requests from the U.S. for military flyovers through Swiss airspace, though three others were permitted under specific neutrality guidelines. This move mirrors actions taken by the Swiss government during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, where similar bans on airspace and weaponry were implemented. While no definitive export licenses have been granted to Israel for several years, a group of experts will now regularly monitor developments to determine if further steps are required to uphold Swiss law as the regional crisis continues to escalate.

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