Relationship dossier
Chad
Iran
Relationship assessment
Chad severed diplomatic relations with Iran in 2016; the subsequent status of ties is unclear.
Chad toward Iran
-35In 2016, Chad severed diplomatic relations with Iran, signaling substantial bilateral friction.
Iran toward Chad
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
Chad severed diplomatic relations with Iran in 2016, a concrete sign of serious bilateral friction. Information about Iran’s government conduct toward Chad and the subsequent status of the relationship is insufficient for a broader assessment.
Areas of tension
- Chad’s 2016 severance of diplomatic relations with Iran
Key developments
Chad severed diplomatic relations with Iran.
Major uncertainties
- The circumstances and extent of any subsequent restoration of relations are unclear.
- Details of Iranian government cooperation or other policy toward Chad are limited.