Oman completes second phase of Repatriation operation from Iran
Muscat – In continuation of its efforts to ensure the safe return of Omani citizens from abroad, the Foreign Ministry has successfully concluded the second phase of its organized repatriation plan, in coordination with the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Tehran.
The latest phase facilitated the evacuation of 245 Omani nationals, along with a number of citizens from sisterly and friendly countries, through the port city of Bandar Abbas. The operation was conducted in close cooperation with the relevant Iranian authorities to guarantee the safety and smooth transit of all individuals involved.
As part of the wider evacuation efforts, the Ministry also arranged ground transport for Omani citizens stranded in northern regions of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Ten buses were deployed to transfer citizens to the border with the Republic of Turkey, while three additional buses were arranged to transport citizens to the Shalamcheh border crossing with the Republic of Iraq. These logistical efforts were coordinated with the competent authorities in neighbouring countries in preparation for subsequent stages of evacuation.
The Foreign Ministry extended its sincere thanks to the Iranian authorities for their cooperation and facilitation throughout the operation. It reiterated its ongoing commitment to the safety and wellbeing of Omani citizens abroad, underscoring that efforts are continuing around the clock in coordination with all concerned parties to ensure the successful repatriation of remaining nationals.
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