Archive · 21 Jun 2025
India Launches Evacuation Operations Amidst Israeli-Iranian Conflict
India is helping its citizens leave Israel and Iran because of the fighting.
Many Indian workers in Israel want to go home.
The government is using a special plan called Operation Sindhu to move people by road and then fly them out.
Iran is letting Indian planes fly through its airspace to bring back Indian students, with the first flight arriving tonight.
India is focused on keeping its people safe during this difficult time.
Indian migrant workers in Israel are planning to return home due to the Israel-Iran conflict.
Operation Sindhu is underway to evacuate Indian nationals from Israel and Iran.
India has been granted exclusive access to Iranian airspace for evacuation flights.
The first flight of Indian students from Iran is scheduled to arrive in Delhi tonight.
Over 4,000 Indians are living in Iran, with half being students.
- Who
- Indian citizens, especially migrant workers and students, are being evacuated.
- What
- Evacuation of Indian nationals from Israel and Iran amidst conflict.
- When
- Ongoing, with the first evacuation flight from Iran arriving tonight.
- Where
- Israel, Iran, and surrounding areas.
- Why
- Due to escalating conflict and safety concerns.
Impact of Conflict
Indian Nationals' Perspectives
Safety and Security
Impact of Conflict
Increased safety concerns among Indian nationals, especially migrant workers.
Indian Nationals' Perspectives
A majority of Indians are in a confident mood to stay in Israel only as their working conditions and safety are perfect.
- Operation Name
- Operation Sindhu
- Focus
- Evacuation of Indian nationals
- Locations
- Israel, Iran, and neighboring countries
- Number of Indians in Iran
- Over 4,000
- Students in Iran
- Approximately 2,000
- Airspace Access
- Exclusive access to Iranian airspace granted
