Turkmenistan has provided transit support and basic humanitarian guarantees for foreign nationals fleeing Iran where the deadly conflict with Israel continued for a sixth consecutive day Wednesday, raising fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East. In light of the current situation in the Middle East, the Central Asian country bordering Iran has taken immediate measures to provide its territory for the departure of foreign diplomats, their families, and other nationals currently located in Iran. More than 120 citizens of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Romania, China and other countries have already entered Turkmenistan through border points from Iran. All those who arrived were promptly provided with necessary support, including vehicles for further movement, hot meals, essential items and accommodation in the Sport Hotel in Ashgabat, capital of the country. In addition, Turkmenistan immediately provided its airspace for unimpeded use by all foreign airlines that were forced to change their routes due to the current situation in the Middle East. Zahid Munir Amir, a renowned scholar, poet, critic, researcher and media expert from Pakistan, expressed his appreciation for Turkmenistan's entertainment and attention. "We arrived in an emergency situation in Turkmenistan and this is our first experience with Turkmenistan and Turkmenistani people and no doubt it's a marvelous experience and we have seen the grandeur, the beauty and the modification of this town and we can imagine the taste and leadership of your national leader and taste of your nation," he said. In a major escalation of regional tensions, Israel launched large-scale airstrikes early on June 13, targeting Iran's nuclear facilities. Iran responded with retaliatory strikes later that day, while the two sides have continued to trade missile attacks in the days since. Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, multiple countries have meanwhile issued urgent travel advisories, calling on their citizens to leave Iran immediately and avoid non-essential travel to the region. SHOTLIST: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan - June 17, 2025 1. Sport Hotel exterior; 2. Various of evacuees from Iran checking in at hotel; 3. Various of diners; 4. SOUNDBITE (English) Zahid Munir Amir, renowned scholar, poet, critic, researcher and media expert from Pakistan: "We arrived in an emergency situation in Turkmenistan and this is our first experience with Turkmenistan and Turkmenistani people and no doubt it's a marvelous experience and we have seen the grandeur, the beauty and the modification of this town and we can imagine the taste and leadership of your national leader and taste of your nation."; 5. Various of evacuees getting on bus; bus leaving; 6. Vehicles passing by Wokzal railway station; 7. Fountain, cityscape; 8. Various of passengers getting off bus, walking into railway station, getting on train; 9. Various of train moving. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]