Relationship dossier
Iran
Portugal
Relationship assessment
Portugal's Iran policy combines nuclear diplomacy with EU sanctions
Iran toward Portugal
Not assessedPortugal toward Iran
0Portugal supported the 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran and participates in EU sanctions policy toward Iran, reflecting a combination of diplomatic engagement and pressure.
Overall 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
Portugal's approach to Iran has included support for the 2015 nuclear agreement and participation in EU sanctions policy. These opposing elements indicate a mixed relationship. Specific Iranian government conduct toward Portugal is unclear.
Areas of tension
- Iran's nuclear program and related EU sanctions
Key developments
Portugal, as an EU member, supported the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on Iran's nuclear program.
Major uncertainties
- The scope of direct bilateral cooperation between Iran and Portugal is unclear.
- Details of Iran's government policy specifically toward Portugal are limited.