The Austrian Foreign Ministry announced it is holding intensive consultations with EU partners and transport companies to evacuate approximately:
100 Austrian nationals in Iran
200 Austrians in Israel who wish to leave the region
Key Developments:
Travel Advisory Renewed:
Strict warning against travel to conflict zones
Urged citizens in region to register on official platform
Initial Evacuation Phase:
European evacuation flights arrived in Czech Republic and Slovakia
10 Austrians successfully transported from Jordan to Czech territory
Official Statement:
"The safety of our citizens remains paramount. We're working closely with European allies to facilitate these evacuations," the Ministry confirmed, while emphasizing the voluntary nature of the repatriation effort.
Operational Details:
Using commercial and military aircraft in coordination with EU partners
Prioritizing medically vulnerable and families
Land routes activated via Jordan for Israel evacuations