Temporary suspension of the processing of Iranian cases

Given the current situation in Iran and the difficulty in obtaining sufficiently objective and recent information from the country, it is currently impossible for the CGRS to assess the current need for protection. Therefore, the CGRS has decided to  formally stop taking decisions with immediate effect. Interviews that have already been scheduled, will still take place, but no new interviews will be scheduled for the time being.

This suspension is only temporary and will remain in effect until the CGRS has sufficient objective information to accurately assess the security situation in Iran and the risk of persecution.

15 January 2026

From 12 June 2026, the CGRS will apply new EU rules for the asylum procedure, including mandatory recording of the personal interview, wider use of the accelerated procedure and revised rules on safe countries.

More information:
www.cgrs.be/en/changes-introduced-eu-asylum-and-migration-pact