"operation-sindhu"

India has evacuated 4,415 citizens from Iran and Israel under Operation Sindhu, launched amid rising conflict. The MEA confirmed 19 special flights, including IAF missions, and praised international cooperation. Further action depends on regional developments and ceasefire status

Minister Shobha Karandlaje welcomes evacuees at Hindon air base as C-17s continue repatriation missions from Israel and parallel operations bring 2,858 nationals home from Iran

Operation Sindhu has facilitated the return of 1,713 Indians amid the Iran-Israel conflict, using alternative routes via Armenia and Turkmenistan

Under Operation Sindhu, nearly 290 Indians, including 190 from Jammu and Kashmir, returned safely from conflict-hit Iran. The government confirmed more evacuations are planned, including from Israel, amid rising tensions in the region. Returnees praised the swift response and support

The development comes as tensions escalate sharply between Iran and Israel, following the launch of Israel's 'Operation Rising Lion,' a military initiative reportedly aimed at crippling Tehran's nuclear ambitions

As part of Operation Sindhu, the first flight carrying 110 Indian citizens arrived in New Delhi after being successfully evacuated from Iran.

All the Indian nationals were flown to Delhi on IndiGo flight 6E 9487.

The government of India said that it is grateful to the governments of Iran and Armenia for the smooth facilitation of the evacuation process.