Oman Continues Facilitating Repatriation of Citizens, Nationals of Other Countries

Muscat, 20 June (ONA) — In continuation of the efforts made by the Foreign Ministry to facilitate the repatriation of Omani citizens from the Islamic Republic of Iran, the safe return of 193 Omani nationals from Bandar Abbas Port to Khasab Port has been secured, as part of the third phase of the approved evacuation plan.

In a humanitarian cooperation effort, this phase also included the repatriation of 158 nationals of other countries who were able to transit through Oman under the current circumstances.

Additionally, 155 Omani citizens and a number of foreign nationals were safely repatriated by air from the Republic of Iraq to the Sultanate of Oman, as part of ongoing coordination with relevant authorities and the Omani Embassy in Baghdad.

The Ministry, in cooperation with Oman’s diplomatic missions abroad, continues to implement the evacuation plan to ensure the safe and secure return of all Omani citizens to their homeland.

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