Switzerland announces halt to weapons exports to US amid Iran war
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Citing its neutrality laws, Switzerland has halted weapons exports to the United States due to the ongoing war with Iran, which began on February 28th. The Swiss government will not issue new export licenses for war materiel to countries involved in the conflict, including the US. This decision follows Switzerland's closure of its airspace to US military flights directly related to the Iran war, having rejected two flyover requests while permitting three others. The Swiss federal act of 1996 requires export licenses for war materiel based on human rights and neutrality principles. Existing US licenses will be reviewed to ensure compliance with neutrality laws, and no definitive licenses have been granted to either Israel or Iran for several years.
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