At least 1,262 Iranians living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) have returned to Iran since the start of the war, Tasnim News Agency reports.

Since direct flights from the UAE to Iran have been suspended, these Iranian citizens have left via Afghanistan and Armenia.

The Iranian government has sent a request to the UAE to organize the transportation of more Iranian nationals by sea, as well as via a special airstrip.

Earlier, Emirates airline announced that Iranian citizens are prohibited from entering the UAE or transiting through the country.