Madrid (EFE).- This Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that nearly 3,000 Spanish citizens have been repatriated from the Middle East and has assured that «the aim is to bring back all Spaniards who wish to return», in response to the conflict that has erupted in the region. According to ministry sources, evacuation operations are ongoing, using available options, both by land and air. Flights have been scheduled from Dubai to Spain, as well as a military plane departing from Muscat destined for the Torrejón de Ardoz base.