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Korea Herald
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Korea Herald
6 more S. Koreans, 1 Iranian family member evacuate Iran amid escalating conflict with Israel
Six more South Koreans and an Iranian family member have safely crossed the border from Iran into neighboring Turkmenistan amid the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, Seoul's foreign ministry said Friday. Two South Korean nationals and an Iranian family member arrived in Ashgabat on Friday afternoon (local time), in addition to four other South Koreans who had earlier left Iran and reached the Turkmen capital via the same land route, the ministry said. This brings the total number of South Koreans who have left Iran to 37, since the government began operations to assist those wishing to evacuate, including by providing transportation through border checkpoints. Twenty-six South Koreans and four Iranian family members also crossed the border into Turkmenistan by transportation provided by the South Korean government earlier this week. Escalating airstrikes between Israel and Iran have prompted countries to evacuate their nationals from the region. At least 43 South Koreans and their Israeli family members have fled Israel and taken shelter in Jordan. An estimated 110 South Koreans were in Iran and around 500 in Israel before the conflict began last Friday. (Yonhap)
Daily Tribune
15 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Diplomats deployed to Turkmenistan to assist Bahrainis
TDT | Manama As part of its ongoing efforts to facilitate the return of Bahraini citizens stranded abroad in countries affected by current developments, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has deployed a team of Bahraini diplomats to Turkmenistan. The diplomats are overseeing and coordinating with the relevant Turkmen authorities to streamline entry procedures for Bahraini citizens stranded in the Islamic Republic of Iran, enabling their transit through Turkmenistan and onward travel to the Kingdom of Bahrain via Gulf Air, the national carrier.
Korea Herald
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Korea Herald
4 more S. Koreans evacuate Iran amid escalating conflict with Israel
Four more South Korean nationals have safely crossed the border from Iran into neighboring Turkmenistan amid the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, Seoul's foreign ministry said Friday. The latest evacuation follows the departure of 30 South Koreans and their Iranian family members, who used the same land route to leave Iran and arrive in the Turkmen capital, Ashgabat, between Wednesday and Thursday (local time). The South Korean government provided transportation and consular assistance. Escalating airstrikes between Israel and Iran have prompted countries to evacuate their nationals from the region. At least 43 South Koreans and their Israeli family members have fled Israel and taken shelter in Jordan. An estimated 110 South Koreans were in Iran and around 500 in Israel before the conflict began last Friday. (Yonhap)
News18
2 days ago
- Politics
- News18
‘Our Neighbourhood Was Bombed': 110 Indian Students Evacuated From War-Hit Iran Land In Delhi
Last Updated: The students, who had been relocated to Armenia via land border crossings arranged by the Indian Embassy under 'Operation Sindhu', arrived in New Delhi. A batch of 110 Indian students evacuated from war-hit Iran returned home early Thursday morning, sharing harrowing accounts of the escalating conflict and expressing deep gratitude to the Indian government for its swift response. The students, who had been relocated to Armenia via land border crossings arranged by the Indian Embassy under 'Operation Sindhu', arrived in New Delhi on the first repatriation flight. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh confirmed that evacuation efforts are ongoing. 'We have planes ready. We will be sending another plane today. We are evacuating some more people from Turkmenistan. Our missions have opened 24-hour lines for any request for evacuation," he told reporters, thanking both the Armenian and Turkmen governments for their support. Among those who returned, Varta, a medical student from Kashmir, recalled the trauma of living through missile strikes. 'We were terrified. We thank the Indian government and the Indian embassy who worked very fast and swiftly to bring us here," she told PTI. 'When the Indian government came to our doorstep, it felt like home," she added, also acknowledging the support of Armenian authorities. 'Tehran Has Been Destroyed' Anxious Families Reunited Outside the Delhi airport, parents anxiously waited to embrace their children. Haider Ali, father of 21-year-old MBBS student Maaz Haider, expressed relief. 'We are really happy. The students have been brought back home safely. But we are sad that students still in Tehran have not been rescued," he said. Similarly, Parvez Alam from Bulandshahr, whose son studies in Urmia, noted the stress his family endured. 'Everything was fine, but recently the situation deteriorated. The government evacuated students to Armenia and kept them in good hotels. We are thankful." The Jammu and Kashmir Students' Association also released a statement thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for the timely evacuation efforts. 'We remain hopeful that all remaining students will be evacuated soon," it said. Further evacuations are expected in the coming days as the situation in the region continues to remain volatile. First Published: June 19, 2025, 08:21 IST
Daily Tribune
2 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain seeks second overland option to repatriate citizens from Iran
Repatriation of Bahraini citizens from Iran is in motion, with authorities exploring return routes through both Iraq and Turkmenistan, according to MP Jalal Kadhem. One route has already been secured via the Iran–Iraq border, with arrangements in place to exempt Bahrainis from Iraqi visa charges. A second path, through Turkmenistan, is still being negotiated. Reply Talks are ongoing, and Bahrain is awaiting a reply from Turkmen authorities to allow its citizens to cross by land and return home by air. Kadhem said Bahrain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is handling the matter, with the country's non-resident ambassador to Turkmenistan, Bassam Al Marzooq, who is based in Ankara, overseeing efforts to establish a safe passage. Discussions with neighbouring countries are said to be advancing, with the focus on opening a secure and practical route. Work He added that work continues with those currently in Iran, as well as their families back home, who are being kept informed of the latest. The embassy has asked those wishing to travel through Turkmenistan to send their personal details using its hotline: +90 539 353 54 03, or via email at ankara. mission@ Kadhem said the response from government departments had been quick and cooperative. Calm and patient He urged families to remain calm and patient while coordination continues. Bahrain's embassies, he added, are still active on both the Iraq and Kuwait fronts as additional overland options. He said Bahrain's conduct during previous events had shown it would not leave its citizens behind, and that current steps were in keeping with that approach.
