Malaysian evacuees' 1,000km escape from conflict-torn Iran
Iran 's uncertain highways, a convoy of
Malaysians pressed eastward from the capital, racing against the spectre of violence to reach the safety of the
Turkmenistan border.
The evacuation of 17 Malaysians from conflict-hit Iran unfolded as a day-long odyssey spanning more than 1,000km (620 miles) as tensions mounted.
Among them was Khairi Omar, Malaysia's ambassador to Iran, who called the operation 'challenging but successful' amid the precarious security situation gripping the region.
'Thanks to the close cooperation of the Turkmenistan government, we were allowed entry and proceeded directly to Ashgabat Airport for a connecting flight,' Khairi said on Sunday following the group's return.
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