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Poland Launches Evacuation for Citizens Amid Middle East Conflict

3/5/2026

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Poland began operation to evacuate citizens in Middle East amid conflict tied to U.S. and Israeli actions against Iran.
First two planes departed for Oman on March 5, 2026, with thousands of Polish citizens in United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Political pressure changed the plan after the foreign ministry ruled out evacuations for safety.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk (Poland) confirmed involvement, with about 1,800 citizens expected to return in coming days.

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Poland began operation to evacuate citizens in Middle East amid conflict tied to U.S. and Israeli actions against Iran.
First two planes departed for Oman on March 5, 2026, with thousands of Polish citizens in United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Political pressure changed the plan after the foreign ministry ruled out evacuations for safety.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk (Poland) confirmed involvement, with about 1,800 citizens expected to return in coming days.