Operation Sindhu: 275 people, including 3 Nepalese citizens, evacuated from Iran, express gratitude to Indian govt

June 26, 2025 12:19 PM

Operation Sindhu: 275 people, including 3 Nepalese citizens, evacuated from Iran, express gratitude to Indian govt

A total of 275 people — 272 Indian nationals and three Nepalese citizens — arrived safely in New Delhi from Mashhad, Iran, on Thursday, as part of the Indian government's ongoing Operation Sindhu. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that the total number of citizens repatriated from Iran under Operation Sindhu has now reached 3,426, amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Emotions ran high as relieved evacuees stepped back onto Indian soil. Sharing his experience, on...

Operation Sindhu: 2,295 Indians evacuated from Iran, 604 from Israel as India steps up rescue efforts

June 24, 2025 12:27 PM

Operation Sindhu: 2,295 Indians evacuated from Iran, 604 from Israel as India steps up rescue efforts

India evacuated 292 of its nationals from Iran early Tuesday as part of Operation Sindhu, a mission launched to ensure the safety of Indian citizens amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. The evacuees arrived in New Delhi at 3:30 AM IST on a special flight from Mashhad, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. “292 Indian nationals were evacuated from Iran on a special flight that arrived in New Delhi from Mashhad at 0330 hrs on 24th June,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal ...