Muscat: In line with the Foreign Ministry’s plan to facilitate the return of Omani citizens from abroad, 245 nationals have been repatriated in the latest phase of the initiative, which included cooperation with the Sultanate of Oman’s embassy in Tehran and coordination with relevant authorities to ensure their safe and seamless return.
The operation, part of the second phase of the evacuation plan, also covered the return of citizens from various other countries via the Iranian city of Bandar Abbas.
As part of the initiative, ten buses were arranged to transport citizens from northern regions of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the border crossing with the Republic of Türkiye.
Additionally, three buses were organised to facilitate transfers to the Shalamcheh border point with the Republic of Iraq.
Coordination is currently under way with concerned entities in neighbouring countries to expedite their return, the ministry affirmed.
The Foreign Ministry expressed its appreciation to the Iranian authorities for their cooperation and reiterated its commitment to continue efforts around the clock to ensure the safe return of all citizens to the Sultanate of Oman.
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