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China evacuates over 1,600 from Iran, hundreds from Israel amid conflict: spokesperson

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The Chinese Foreign Ministry in Beijing, China. /VCG
The Chinese Foreign Ministry in Beijing, China. /VCG

The Chinese Foreign Ministry in Beijing, China. /VCG

China has evacuated over 1,600 citizens from Iran and several hundred more from Israel amid the ongoing conflict between the two countries, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.

Speaking at a press briefing, spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China has coordinated closely with its embassies and consulates in Iran, Israel, and neighboring countries to ensure the safe evacuation of its nationals.

Guo added that the Foreign Ministry and relevant diplomatic missions will continue efforts to assist the safe transfer and evacuation of Chinese citizens.

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