Japan sends military planes to evacuate its citizens from Lebanon

Japan has sent two military planes to Jordan and Greece in preparation for the possible evacuation of its nationals from Lebanon, Anadolu reports citing according to local media.

The Air Self-Defense Force dispatched two C-2 transport aircraft from Miho Air Base in Japan’s Tottori province, ready to respond if needed, Kyodo News reported, citing the Defense Ministry.

There are currently around 50 Japanese nationals in Lebanon.

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