Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta.  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed on Friday (27/6/2025)  that 73 evacuees—comprising 72 Indonesian citizens and one Iranian national—have safely arrived in Indonesia after being evacuated from Iran.

“Seventy-three individuals have arrived, while 24 others are still in transit in Baku, Azerbaijan,” said Judha Nugraha, the Director for the Protection of Citizens at the Foreign Ministry, as quoted by antaranews.com.

The remaining 24 evacuees are scheduled to return to Indonesia in three batches: six on Saturday via Baku–Doha–Bangkok–Jakarta; five on Sunday; and thirteen on Monday via Baku–Doha–Jakarta.

The evacuation was conducted amid rising tensions in the region. 

Judha said that the ministry is coordinating closely with Indonesian embassies in transit countries to ensure a smooth and safe return.

In addition to those from Iran, three Indonesian citizens were also successfully evacuated from northern Yemen and two from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem earlier this week. All five have now arrived safely in Jakarta.

(mg/inp/pr/rs)