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Operation Sindhu

  • 19 Jun 2025

On 19th June 2025, the first evacuation flight under Operation Sindhu safely brought 110 Indian citizens, including 90 students from Jammu and Kashmir, from Iran to New Delhi amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Key Points

  • Evacuation Details: The evacuees arrived aboard IndiGo flight 6E 9487 from Yerevan, Armenia, early on 19th June.
  • Operation Sindhu: Launched by the Indian government to evacuate nationals from Iran due to growing military conflict in the region.
  • MEA Coordination: Indian students in Tehran were moved to safer areas and later flown out through special arrangements by the Indian Embassy.
  • Crossing into Armenia: On 17th June, 110 Indian nationals were safely moved across the Iran-Armenia border under the supervision of Indian missions.
  • Ongoing Support: The MEA reaffirmed India’s commitment to prioritising the safety of its citizens abroad and continues to assist those in conflict-affected areas.