Bahrain seeks second overland option to repatriate citizens from Iran

TDT | Manama

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Repatriation of Bahraini citizens from Iran is in motion, with authorities exploring return routes through both Iraq and Turkmenistan, according to MP Jalal Kadhem.

One route has already been secured via the Iran–Iraq border, with arrangements in place to exempt Bahrainis from Iraqi visa charges.

A second path, through Turkmenistan, is still being negotiated.

Reply

Talks are ongoing, and Bahrain is awaiting a reply from Turkmen authorities to allow its citizens to cross by land and return home by air.

Kadhem said Bahrain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is handling the matter, with the country’s non-resident ambassador to Turkmenistan, Bassam Al Marzooq, who is based in Ankara, overseeing efforts to establish a safe passage.

Discussions with neighbouring countries are said to be advancing, with the focus on opening a secure and practical route.

Work

He added that work continues with those currently in Iran, as well as their families back home, who are being kept informed of the latest.

The embassy has asked those wishing to travel through Turkmenistan to send their personal details using its hotline: +90 539 353 54 03, or via email at ankara. mission@mofa.gov.bh.

Kadhem said the response from government departments had been quick and cooperative.

Calm and patient

He urged families to remain calm and patient while coordination continues.

Bahrain’s embassies, he added, are still active on both the Iraq and Kuwait fronts as additional overland options.

He said Bahrain’s conduct during previous events had shown it would not leave its citizens behind, and that current steps were in keeping with that approach.