SDF Planes Fly to Djibouti to Aid Return of Japan Nationals From Israel and Iran

SDF to Send Planes to Help Japanese Nationals Evacuate Israel, Iran; Dispatch Orders Given Based on Foreign Ministry Request

Defense Minister Gen Nakatani said Thursday he has ordered Air Self-Defense Force transport planes to be dispatched to Djibouti to stand by as part of preparations to help Japanese nationals evacuate Israel and Iran amid the escalating conflict between the two countries.

Japan to send 2 defense force planes for possible Mideast airlift

Japan will send two Self-Defense Forces airplanes to East Africa for a possible operation to evacuate its nationals from the Middle East, Defense Minister Gen Nakatani said Thursday, amid the escalating Israel-Iran conflict.

Japan to send 2 military planes for possible evacuations from Middle East

Decision was taken at request of Foreign Ministry amid escalating Iran-Israel conflict - Anadolu Ajansı

SDF planes fly to Djibouti to aid return of Japan nationals from Israel and Iran

There are currently around 1,000 Japanese people in Israel and 280 in Iran, according to the Foreign Ministry.

Japan Deploys Aircraft in Eastern Africa for Potential Evacuation

Japan has announced the deployment of two Self-Defense Forces (SDF) transport aircraft to eastern Africa in preparation for a potential evacuation of Japanese nationals from the Middle East, as regional tensions surge between Iran and Israel.