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Several Sri Lankans evacuated from Israel and Iran

22 Jun, 2025

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Several Sri Lankans have been evacuated from Israel and Iran, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Sunday.

As per information received from the Sri Lankan Diplomatic Missions in Israel and Iran on Sunday a total of 5 Sri Lankans have already left Israel and 3 are set to leave soon.

Meanwhile 4 Sri Lankans have left Iran and another 4 are scheduled to leave shortly.

Sri Lankans wishing to leave Iran will be evacuated with India’s assistance, the Sri Lankan Government said on Saturday.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism informs all Sri Lankans in the Islamic Republic of Iran that the Government of Sri Lanka has made arrangements with the Government of India to assist Sri Lankans who wish to leave Iran by accommodating them in their flights.

Accordingly, any Sri Lankans who wish to leave Iran can reach out to the Indian Embassy in Teheran, either on the Telegram Channel or over the following emergency contact numbers: +98 901 014 4557; +98 912 810 9115; +98 912 810 9109.

They can also contact the Sri Lanka Embassy in Iran for Assistance in the following numbers: +98 939 205 5161; +98 991 205 7522 (Sinhala/English); +98 936 636 0260

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