Stranded Bahrainis Return Home Safely from Mashhad

TDT | Manama

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 Most Bahraini citizens stranded in the Iranian city of Mashhad during recent regional tensions have safely returned to the Kingdom of Bahrain, bringing relief to families waiting for their loved ones.

Travel office operators confirmed to The Daily Tribune that they arranged bus journeys for citizens wishing to return, allowing them to leave Mashhad through available border crossings and continue their route back to Bahrain.

Several travel agents told The Daily Tribune that the process was carefully coordinated to ensure the safe departure of Bahrainis who were unable to travel earlier due to the rapidly developing situation in the region.

Groups began their journeys in stages over the past days, travelling by land by buses through neighbouring countries before eventually reaching Bahrain without incident.

The return of the stranded citizens follows the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an early advisory urging all Bahraini nationals present in Iran to leave immediately through available exits to safeguard their safety and wellbeing.

The ministry also called on citizens to register their information through its official electronic portal to ensure direct communication and support if needed.

Tourism campaign organisers were further urged to cooperate fully by collecting and registering the details of all Bahraini citizens travelling with them and coordinating their departure arrangements.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that it continues to follow the situation around the clock and is facilitating the safe return of Bahraini citizens abroad through land crossings in coordination with relevant authorities in the Kingdom and counterparts across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Citizens abroad were once again encouraged to update their contact and residence details through the ministry’s online registration portal to ensure swift assistance when required.

For emergencies, Bahrainis can contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ 24-hour contact and follow-up centre at 0097317227555.