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Flight carrying evacuated Bahrainis from Iran delayed

TDT | Manama

The chartered flight carrying the second batch of evacuated Bahraini citizens from the Islamic Republic of Iran did not depart as scheduled late last night, the Ministry of Health announced. The ministry said that the delay was due to logistical reasons and added that the flight would depart for Bahrain as soon as possible.

The evacuation procedures are in full accordance with medical and internationally approved measures, and are a part of the ministry’s plans in order to safeguard the well-being of its arriving citizens and their families.