Evacuation of WNI Wave 1 Indonesian citizens from Iran will arrive in Jakarta tomorrow

Jakarta – Coordination of Minister of Politics and Safety Budi Gunawan reported the development of the evacuation of Indonesian citizens from Iran. He said the evacuation of the first wave of Indonesian citizens will arrive in Jakarta tomorrow afternoon. “Iran’s first wave of Indonesian citizens were 29 people who were distributed in 3 commercial flights on June 23, 2025, and arrived in Jakarta in 3 commercial flights,” Budi Gunawan told reporters on Monday (6/23/2025). Budi emphasized that President Prabowo Subianto has paid particular attention to the protection of Indonesian citizens in the Middle Eastern country in conflict. He ensured that the evacuation process would still be pursued. Browse to continue with the content “President Prabowo prioritizes the protection of Indonesian citizens in Middle Eastern countries and immediately prepares a contingency and evacuation plan,” he added. “The government will also continue to expect the development of the situation for further evacuation,” Budi continued. Budi also emphasized that the attitude of Indonesia encouraged the Iran against Israeli conflict to be taken to the negotiating table. Indonesia hopes for a tranquil solution. “The Indonesian government encourages all parties to return to the negotiating table to bring about a permanent conflict resolution,” he added. Previously, as many as 97 Indonesian citizens were successfully evacuated from Iran. Currently, the Indonesian citizens are in Baku, Azerbaijan. In the photo received on Monday (6/23), the Indonesian citizens who were already in Azerbaijan are accompanied by the head of the Ministry of Strategic Support Bureau, Rolliansyah Somirat (Roy). The evacuation process of Indonesian citizens from Iran to Baku was performed on Saturday (6/21). The Indonesian Foreign Ministry (Foreign Affairs Ministry) said that as many as 97 people in the first phase were successfully evacuated from Iran. At the moment, the Repatriation process of Indonesian citizens continues. (AZH/EVA) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here