China evacuates about 800 citizens from Iran, Greece repatriates people from Israel

Published June 18th, 2025 - 11:12 GMT
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A man waves an Iranian flag during a rally in solidarity with Iran and the Palestinian people and to demand a ceasefire by Israel, at the Iranian embassy in Caracas on June 17, 2025. (Photo by Pedro MATTEY / AFP)

ALBAWABA - About 800 Chinese citizens were evacuated from Iran since Israel launched military attacks against the country on Friday, June 13, Beijing revealed Wednesday.

"Currently, 791 Chinese nationals have been relocated from Iran to safe areas," foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said in a news conference.

Moreover, he added, "More than 1,000 other people are in the process of relocating and withdrawing."

On the other hand, Greece said it repatriated 105 citizens and foreign nationals from Israel, the foreign ministry revealed Wednesday, as the Iran-Israel conflict continues to become more serious.

"The people repatriated were transported to Athens from Sharm El-Sheikh, in Egypt, onboard C-130 and C-27 Greek air force planes," a statement by the foreign ministry read.

Greece added, along with nationals and their families, other people on the flight included citizens of Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, France, Germany, Georgia, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland and the US.

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