Archive · 21 Jun 2025
India Evacuates Nationals from Iran Amidst Regional Tensions
The Indian government is helping its citizens leave Iran because things are getting dangerous there.
They're calling this mission "Operation Sindhu."
So far, over 500 Indians have safely returned home on special flights.
India is also helping people from Nepal and Sri Lanka get out of Iran too.
People arriving home are very happy to be safe and are thanking the government.
Other countries are helping India get people out as well.
India launched Operation Sindhu to evacuate citizens from Iran amidst escalating tensions.
Over 500 Indians have returned home, with the evacuation ongoing via special flights.
The Indian government is also evacuating Nepalese and Sri Lankan nationals from Iran.
Evacuees, including students, have expressed gratitude, chanting slogans upon arrival.
Jordan and Egypt are also supporting India in the evacuation of its nationals.
- Who
- Indian government, with support from Jordan and Egypt, evacuating Indian, Nepalese, and Sri Lankan citizens.
- What
- India is conducting Operation Sindhu to evacuate Indian, Nepalese, and Sri Lankan nationals from Iran.
- When
- Ongoing since June 2025.
- Where
- Iran and surrounding areas; evacuees are arriving in India.
- Why
- To ensure the safety of Indian citizens during escalating tensions in the region.
- Operation Name
- Operation Sindhu
- Start Date
- June 2025
- Countries Involved
- Iran, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Jordan, Egypt
- Evacuees So Far
- Over 500 Indians
- Evacuation Methods
- Special flights, land routes
- Assistance Provided by
- Jordan and Egypt
Sources
From Operation Raahat to Operation Sindhu: A compilation of 12 rescue Missions undertaken by Modi govt since 2014
Jordan extends support to Indian evacuation from Israel
Operation Sindhu:Over 500 Indians evacuated from conflict-hit Iran
India evacuating all Indian nationals in Iran, Includes Nepalese and Sri Lankans: Embassy - Telegraph India
Indian Evacuees Chant "Hindustan Zindabad" As 2nd Batch Returns From Iran
