Kuwait has officially begun evacuating its citizens from Iran as regional tensions between Tehran and Tel Aviv escalate, according to a statement issued by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday.
In the early hours of 21 June 2025, Deputy Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah welcomed the first group of Kuwaiti nationals returning from Iran via Turkmenistan. The evacuation is part of a broader government-led operation to ensure the safety of citizens abroad amid mounting instability in the region.
The ministry noted that the evacuation effort reflects the directives of Kuwait’s political leadership, which has prioritized the security and welfare of its citizens overseas. The repatriation operation is being carried out in close coordination with Kuwaiti embassies and diplomatic partners.
The statement also expressed Kuwait’s deep appreciation to the governments of Turkmenistan and Iran for their cooperation and logistical support in facilitating the safe transit of evacuees.
Kuwaiti officials confirmed that the evacuation process will continue around the clock until all nationals currently residing in Iran are safely returned.
The foreign ministry reaffirmed its commitment to working with regional partners and relevant authorities to complete the mission with the highest level of efficiency and responsibility.
This move comes in the wake of a sharp rise in hostilities between Israel and Iran, with multiple Israeli strikes reportedly targeting Iranian nuclear and military facilities since 13 June. Tehran has repeatedly insisted that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes and has responded to what it calls acts of aggression.
Kuwait joins a growing list of countries that have either closed their embassies in Iran or initiated evacuation procedures for their citizens due to fears of further escalation in the Middle East.
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