Over the past week, Israel–Iran tensions continued.
Both countries have engaged in a series of retaliatory airstrikes, marking a significant escalation in their long-standing enmity.
In a coordinated humanitarian effort, the Somali Embassy in Ankara has launched a mission to evacuate Somali citizens stranded in Iran, facilitating their safe return to Somalia via the Iran–Turkey border.
The operation is being carried out in collaboration with relevant authorities to ensure smooth transit and maximum safety for evacuees.
Somali Students Evacuated Amid Rising Security Tensions in Iran
The Somali Embassy confirmed that it had successfully evacuated a group of Somali students enrolled in Iranian universities, amid growing security concerns and instability in the region.
The volatile situation had posed a serious threat to the lives of foreign nationals, including Somali students.
Evacuated Citizens Thank Somali Government for Swift Response
Evacuated individuals expressed deep gratitude to the Federal Government of Somalia for its timely and effective efforts.
Several students described living in fear, uncertain of their safety and future as tensions escalated.
One student shared:
“We feared for our lives, but the embassy’s quick response gave us hope and brought us to safety.”
