Olivier Bangerter

Olivier Bangerter is a Swiss diplomat who has been appointed as the new ambassador to Iran, following the recent evacuation of the Swiss embassy in Tehran amid heightened tensions in the region. Previously serving as the head of the Swiss mission in Kyrgyzstan and having a background in the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Bangerter brings a wealth of diplomatic experience to a role that is critical for maintaining Swiss relations with both Iran and the United States.