US EditionStranded Indian Fishermen Return Home Amid West Asia Tensions
The Ministry of External Affairs said more than 1,200 Indians have been evacuated from Iran as India coordinates transit through Armenia and Azerbaijan.
- On Saturday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar thanked Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan for facilitating the evacuation of Indian fishermen from Iran amid escalating West Asia conflict.
- Escalating conflict in West Asia, which began on February 28, forced Indian nationals to exit Iran through neighboring land borders in Armenia and Azerbaijan for safety.
- According to Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, "Some 1200 Indian nationals have been evacuated, of which 845 are students." He added that 996 moved through Armenia and 204 to Azerbaijan.
- The Ministry of External Affairs coordinated with Indian missions and local authorities to ensure safe transit for evacuees before their return to India.
- Broader regional instability has prompted significant travel adjustments, with over 6 lakh passengers returning to India since the crisis began in late February according to government records.
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345 Indian Fishermen Evacuated from Iran Amid West Asia Conflict Arrive in Chennai Via Armenia
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. A total of 345 Indian fishermen stranded in Iran amid the ongoing West Asia conflict arrived safely in Chennai on Saturday evening after being evacuated through Armenia. World News | 345 Indian Fishermen Evacuated from Iran Amid West Asia Conflict Arrive in Chennai Via Armenia.
Jaishankar thanks Armenia for assisting evacuation of Indian fishermen from Iran
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday expressed gratitude to his Armenian counterpart, Ararat Mirzoyan, and the Government of Armenia for facilitating the evacuation of Indian fishermen from Iran, as efforts continue to bring back Indian nationals amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
Stranded Indian fishermen in Iran returning home via Armenia
New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) A group of stranded Indian fishermen in Iran are returning home through Armenia on Saturday, the government said. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanked his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan for assistance in the return of the Indian nationals. The exact number of Indian nationals in the group and the circumstances […]
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