Relationship dossier
Barbados
Iran
Relationship assessment
Barbados severed diplomatic relations with Iran in 2010; the subsequent course of ties is unclear.
Barbados toward Iran
-25In 2010, the Barbadian government severed diplomatic relations with Iran, a concrete step away from bilateral engagement.
Iran toward Barbados
Not assessedOverall relationship
Not assessedHow to read these scores
Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.
- −100
- Extreme sustained hostility
- −50
- Substantially adversarial
- 0
- Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
- +50
- Substantially cooperative
- +100
- Exceptionally close sustained partnership
“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.
Relationship context
Overview
Barbados severed diplomatic relations with Iran in 2010, a concrete episode of bilateral friction. The scope and subsequent course of relations are unclear, and information about Iranian government conduct specifically toward Barbados is insufficient to assess that part of the relationship.
Areas of tension
- Barbados's 2010 severance of diplomatic relations with Iran.
Key developments
Barbados severed diplomatic relations with Iran.
Major uncertainties
- The reasons for Barbados's 2010 decision and its practical consequences are unclear.
- The current status and scope of bilateral relations are uncertain.
- Details of Iranian government conduct specifically toward Barbados are limited.