US EditionIndia to Evacuate Nepalese, Sri Lankan Citizens From Iran Amid Israeli Strikes After Requests From Both Countries
- On June 21, 2025, an evacuation flight carrying Indian citizens from Iran landed in New Delhi after departing from Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, as part of Operation Sindhu.
- In response to the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran, which escalated following Israel's June 13 airstrike called Operation Rising Lion, the Indian government initiated Operation Sindhu to facilitate the evacuation of its citizens from Iran.
- To date, Operation Sindhu has facilitated the return of 517 Indian citizens from Iran, and at the request of Nepal and Sri Lanka, evacuation assistance has been extended to their nationals as well.
- Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated on June 21 that 'Operation Sindhu continues,' highlighting ongoing efforts amid the conflict entering its ninth day.
- These evacuation operations demonstrate India’s established practice of securing its citizens abroad during crises, with previous missions in Libya, Sudan, Ukraine, and Israel setting precedents.
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