Japan Enacts Daring Evacuation of Japanese Citizens from Iran and Israel Amid Middle East Turmoil
Japan readies to evacuate its nationals from Iran and Israel
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The Japanese government has taken swift action by initiating the evacuation of Japanese citizens stationed in Israel and Iran due to the intensifying tension in the region. Japanese government spokesman, Yoshimasa Hayashi, revealed that military aircraft have been deployed to Djibouti as a precautionary measure.
Japan's embassies are making arrangements to move citizens by bus towards neighboring countries, with aircraft on standby, ready to respond immediately should the need for an evacuation arise. According to the Japanese Foreign Ministry's estimates, there are around 1,200 Japanese nationals residing in Israel and approximately 280 in Iran.
Last week, Israel launched a significant strike against Iran, decimating nuclear facilities and military bases with the aim of eradicating their nuclear program. Iran has responded with counterattacks, targeting Israel with rockets and drones.
It's essential to note that, as of June 20, 2025, approximately 87 Japanese citizens and their families have been safely evacuated from both countries, with 66 individuals having reached Baku, Azerbaijan, and 21 making it to Amman, Jordan by bus, due to airport closures in their respective countries. No immediate health concerns were reported among the evacuees.
The Japanese government has increased its travel advisory for all of Iran to the highest level (Level 4), urging all Japanese nationals to depart immediately and refrain from any unnecessary travel due to the intensifying threat from Israeli attacks on Iranian targets.
Japan, in preparation for potential air evacuations, has dispatched two military C-2 transport planes and around 120 Self-Defense Force personnel to Djibouti, where a military base is already maintained. These forces are on alert, ready to airlift Japanese citizens whenever airport facilities in Iran and Israel become operational again, aiding in the ongoing evacuation efforts.
Stay tuned for more updates as this situation continues to unfold!
Sources: ntv.de, AFP
Enrichment Data:- The evacuation of Japanese citizens from Iran and Israel is ongoing and has successfully evacuated 87 Japanese nationals and their families. There are still about 1,100 Japanese nationals in Israel and 220 in Iran who remain.- Japan has dispatched military aircraft and personnel to Djibouti to assist with possible air evacuations if needed.- The Japanese government has raised its travel alert for all of Iran to the highest level (Level 4), urging all citizens to evacuate immediately.
[1] Japan Times[2] The Japan News[3] Kyodo News[4] Reuters
- In light of the ongoing political instability and war-and-conflicts in the Middle East, particularly the current turmoil between Israel and Iran, Japan's community policy has elevated the travel advisory for all of Iran to the highest level (Level 4), urging all Japanese nationals to evacuate immediately due to the intensifying threat from Israeli attacks on Iranian targets.
- As part of their ongoing efforts to maintain a safe environment for Japanese citizens living abroad, Japan has dispatched military aircraft and personnel to Djibouti in preparation for potential air evacuations from Iran and Israel, as the ongoing war-and-conflicts in the region continue to pose significant risks to Japanese nationals residing in these countries.
