Operation Sindhu: India Evacuates 2,858 Citizens from Conflict-Hit Iran Amid Israel-Iran Ceasefire

As tensions between Iran and Israel eased following a recently brokered ceasefire, India successfully evacuated another batch of its citizens stranded in conflict-affected Iran. A special flight carrying 282 Indian nationals landed safely in New Delhi from Mashhad at 12:01 am on Wednesday, as part of the ongoing Operation Sindhu.

“With this, 2,858 Indian nationals have been brought home from Iran,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed in a post on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the continued commitment to ensuring the safety of Indian citizens abroad.

Operation Sindhu was launched amid intensifying hostilities in the West Asia region, where escalating strikes and counterstrikes between Iran and Israel had raised concerns about civilian safety. The Indian government, acting swiftly, coordinated multiple flights to bring its nationals back home from the conflict zone.

Upon their arrival in the national capital, evacuees expressed deep gratitude to the Indian government and the Indian Embassy in Iran for facilitating their safe return. Many described the situation in Iran as tense but gradually improving following the ceasefire that took effect on Tuesday.

“Things are a little better now, but we’re thankful to be home,” said one of the returnees, reflecting the sense of relief shared by many onboard.

The operation is a part of India’s broader diplomatic and humanitarian efforts in times of global crises, echoing past missions such as Operation Ganga in Ukraine and Operation Kaveri in Sudan.

As calm tentatively returns to the region, the Indian government continues to monitor developments closely and remains prepared to take further action if necessary to ensure the welfare of its citizens abroad.

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