Japan is withdrawing its residents from Iran and Israel.
Japans' Swift Exodus
In response to the intensifying warfare between Iran and Israel, Japan is swiftly evacuating its citizens from both nations. This move follows a report by Kyodo News, citing high-ranking officials from Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).
At present, Japan houses thousands of citizens in Israel and 280 in Iran. Government-led bus convoys are currently underway, heading from Tel Aviv towards Jordan and from Tehran to Azerbaijan.
The Japanese Ministry of Defense has dispatch two Kawasaki C-2 transport aircraft, accompanied by 120 ground and air self-defense force personnel, to a base in Djibouti. This deployment is in anticipation of the potential evacuation of Japanese citizens from the volatile region.
On Tuesday, Japan's MFA sternly warned against travel and staying in Iran, ratcheting up the danger level to its maximum, fourth level. This advisory strongly recommends evacuation due to the intensifying hostilities. The MFA's map shows the entire territory of Iran in red, and the explanation for the fourth level danger status states an "evacuation warning."
Tensions escalated when Israel launched a military operation against Iran overnight on June 13, accusatively pointing fingers at Iran for pursuing a military nuclear program. The Israeli strikes and sabotage attacks targeted nuclear facilities, high-ranking military personnel, leading nuclear scientists, air bases, air defense systems, and ground-to-ground missile installations.
Russia swiftly condemned the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) attacks, branding them categorically unacceptable. The Russian MFA proclaimed that Iran is within its rights to defend itself amid the confrontation with Israel.
Previously, the US announced preparations for the evacuation of Americans from Israel. Despite this, the details of US involvement in Japan's evacuation operations remain undisclosed, although allied cooperation and logistical support are common in international crisis situations, especially given the significant US military and diplomatic presence in the region.
The current situation underscores Japan's pressing efforts to safeguard its citizens amid the rapidly deteriorating security climate in the Middle East.
Amidst the escalating war-and-conflicts between Iran and Israel, the political implications of the general-news have prompted Japan to swiftly evacuate its citizens from both nations. This move, prompted by a report from Kyodo News, follows high-ranking officials from Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).
