Italy has evacuated 20,000 of its citizens from the Middle East following the outbreak of war in the region, according to Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, as reported by Al Jazeera. The minister stated that the Gulf Task Force, comprising 200 officers, worked continuously to assist Italian nationals stranded in the Gulf area.

Tajani credited the coordinated efforts of the task force for enabling the safe return of Italians from various parts of the Middle East. The evacuation operation was part of Italy’s broader response to ensure the safety of its citizens amid escalating conflict conditions.

Evacuation efforts for foreign nationals from several Middle Eastern countries remain ongoing due to the continuing war situation, the report added.