Omani citizens safely return home from Iran under government repatriation plan
Muscat: In a successful repatriation effort coordinated by the Foreign Ministry, 313 Omani citizens have safely returned from the Islamic Republic of Iran via Bandar Abbas today. The operation, conducted in collaboration with the Omani Embassy in Tehran and other relevant authorities, forms part of the government's ongoing commitment to ensure citizens' safe return.
More citizens are currently being processed through the Shalamjah border crossing for their journey home. The Ministry extended its sincere appreciation to all parties involved in this phase of repatriation efforts, while reaffirming its round-the-clock work to facilitate the return of all remaining citizens.
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