Daniel Manning 
On June 21, US President Trump delivers an address to the nation regarding the attack on Iranian nuclear facilities — at the White House in Washington (©Reuters / Kyodo).
In the wake of large-scale United States airstrikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran on June 21, the Japanese government has continued its efforts to evacuate nationals from the region.
According to a statement released by Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on June 22, a group of 21 individuals, Japanese nationals and their families, including five foreign nationals, were evacuated from Iran. They arrived safely by land in Baku, Azerbaijan, from Tehran at approximately 6:08 AM Japan time (June 22, 1:08 AM local time).
Second Wave of Evacuations
The evacuation marks the second such operation, following an initial mission carried out between June 19 and 20. Both efforts were coordinated with support from the Japanese embassies in Iran and Azerbaijan. Upon arrival in Baku, the evacuees were assisted by two members of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) dispatched from the foreign ministry's headquarters in Tokyo. A medical officer from the Japanese Embassy in Turkey also assisted.
The Ministry stated that the government "will continue to closely monitor the situation and remain fully committed to ensuring the safety of Japanese nationals, including through further evacuation support as necessary."
America's airstrikes, which targeted Iran's key nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, have raised global concerns of escalating conflict in the region. While the Japanese government has yet to release a formal statement on the strike itself, it is actively prioritizing the protection of its citizens on the ground.
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Author: Daniel Manning
