Two groups of Irish citizens evacuated from Israel and Iran 

'The intensive work across our Embassies and Missions in the Middle East has continued today, with a further five Irish citizens assisted in leaving Israel and Iran'

Israeli soldiers from the Home Front Command unit work at the site struck by an Iranian missile strike. Picture: AP Photo/Leo Correa

Two groups of Irish citizens have been evacuated from Israel and Iran on Tuesday, the Tánaiste has confirmed.

Simon Harris said three citizens were assisted to leave Israel this afternoon with the support of the Netherlands.