Iran Air Repatriates Nearly 28,000 Hajj Pilgrims as of June 13

On June 13, Iran Air announced it had completed the repatriation of 27,810 Hajj pilgrims. The figure is part of the airline's overall transport plan for this year's Hajj season.

The airline said return flights have been operated from international airports in Saudi Arabia, where millions of Muslim faithful perform the annual ritual. Iran Air mobilized multiple aircraft and crew to ensure passengers were brought home on schedule.

The transport effort comes as Muslim-majority countries worldwide are organizing the return of their citizens after the conclusion of the Hajj pilgrimage. Iran Air affirmed it will continue flights until all Iranian pilgrims have been safely returned home.