Operation Sindhu: India's Special Flight Brings Back 280 More Indians From Iran; Govt Commits to Help Nepal, Sri Lanka
DELHI, INDIA, JUN 21 – Operation Sindhu has safely repatriated over 3,100 Indian nationals from conflict zones in Iran and Israel amid escalating hostilities, with coordinated efforts involving multiple evacuation flights.
- India conducted multiple evacuation flights under Operation Sindhu in June 2025 to repatriate Indian nationals stranded in Iran amid the escalating Israel-Iran conflict.
- The evacuation followed a massive Israeli airstrike on Iranian military and nuclear sites on June 13 and ongoing missile exchanges between Iran and Israel.
- Flights from Mashhad, Ashgabat, and Armenia brought over 800 Indians home, including students and pilgrims, with coordination by the Indian Embassy and MEA, also covering Nepalese and Sri Lankan citizens.
- MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal thanked Iran for its support in enabling the evacuation, while those who returned expressed their appreciation for being safely brought back home.
- The operation brought relief to families amid a volatile geopolitical environment and will continue with additional flights to ensure safe repatriation of Indian nationals.
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