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Operation Sindhu Brings Home Over 1,700 Indians From Iran; More Flights Planned

India is organizing land routes via Jordan to Egypt to evacuate nationals from Israel following airspace closures.

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Indian nationals evacuated from Iran landed safely under Operation Sindhu from Iran's conflict-hit regions, at T3 IGI Airport, in New Delhi, India.

Overview

  • Operation Sindhu has repatriated 1,713 Indian nationals from conflict-hit Iran by June 22, including students, pilgrims and workers.
  • Three additional charter flights from Mashhad to New Delhi are scheduled over the next few days to bring back remaining citizens.
  • The Indian Embassy in Tehran is assisting in the evacuation of Nepalese and Sri Lankan nationals at their governments’ request.
  • Land evacuation corridors have been opened through Jordan to Egypt for Indians stranded in Israel under embassy coordination.
  • Evacuees have publicly praised the Government of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the swift rescue and support efforts.