Indonesia Successfully Evacuates Citizens from Iran Amid Regional Tensions

Jakarta. Amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly between iran and Israel, the Indonesian government has successfully completed the evacuation of 101 individuals from Iran. The operation prioritized the safety of Indonesian citizens and diplomatic personnel in the region.

Details of the Evacuation

As of Saturday, the group evacuated consisted of 93 Indonesian nationals, three members of the Indonesian embassy staff, and one Iranian national married to an Indonesian citizen. The primary destination for the evacuees was Azerbaijan, while a smaller group of four individuals were taken to Jordan.

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Foreign Minister Sugiono confirmed the successful border crossing in a written statement from Jakarta. “Praise God, they have crossed the Iran-Azerbaijan border and are now resting in Baku,” he stated, highlighting the relief that the evacuees are now in a safe location.

The journey to safety took approximately 16 hours. Sugiono noted that while the journey was relatively smooth,the border area experienced increased congestion due to the prevailing regional instability.

Current Condition and Ongoing efforts

Sugiono assured the public that all evacuees are in good health. The Indonesian government remains in contact with indonesian citizens still residing in Iran and is closely monitoring the situation to provide further assistance as needed.

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Ministerial Conference and Call for de-escalation

The Foreign Minister is currently in Istanbul participating in the 51st session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Ministerial Conference.The situation in Iran is a central point of discussion at the conference, reflecting the international concern over the escalating tensions. The OIC has repeatedly called for de-escalation and peaceful resolution of conflicts within the Muslim world [2].

Sugiono concluded by appealing for national support and prayers for the continued safety of Indonesian citizens and a swift de-escalation of the conflict.”We ask for the prayers and support of all Indonesians so the evacuation process continues smoothly and the situation de-escalates soon. We hope for wisdom and a willingness from all parties to bring this conflict to the negotiating table,” he stated.

Evacuation Timeline

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