Indonesia Evacuates Citizens from Iran Amid Rising Tensions

RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Indonesia is continuing efforts to safeguard its citizens abroad by facilitating the evacuation of 45 nationals from Iran, following earlier phases, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The evacuees are scheduled to arrive in three batches between April 14 and 16, 2026.

The first group arrived safely at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Tuesday, April 14, at 6:00 p.m. local time after traveling from Baku.

Upon arrival, they were handed over to regional authorities, including Jakarta’s social services and liaison offices from West Java, Central Java, and Lampung, for onward return to their hometowns, the Foreign Affairs Ministry official website reported.

The second batch is scheduled to arrive on Wednesday, April 15, followed by the third on Thursday, April 16.

The evacuation is part of the Indonesian government’s response, led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its overseas missions, particularly the Indonesian embassies in Tehran and Baku, to ensure the safety and protection of its citizens in conflict-affected areas.

According to records from the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran as of April 7, 2026, there are still 281 Indonesian citizens in Iran after earlier evacuation phases. Most are students concentrated in the city of Qom, while others include migrant workers and expatriates.

The Ministry through the embassy in Tehran, continues intensive communication to monitor their condition and assess further assistance. ***