Archive · 31 Jul 2026
India Helps 140,000 Citizens Return Amid US‑Iran War
During the war between the United States and Iran in 2026, many Indians were stuck abroad.
The Indian government helped about 140,000 of them get back home.
They used embassies and consulates to arrange visas, hotels, and travel.
In Qatar, 100,000 people were helped after the country opened its airspace a bit.
In Bahrain, 2,500 people got Saudi transit visas to return.
The work was announced by a minister in the Indian parliament.
Indian diplomatic missions helped about 140,000 Indian citizens return during the US‑Iran war.
100,000 nationals were assisted via Qatar after its airspace partially reopened.
2,500 citizens were helped through Bahrain by arranging Saudi transit visas.
The Ministry of External Affairs coordinated transit visas, accommodation, transport and cross‑border travel.
The effort was highlighted in a written statement to the Lok Sabha by Union Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh.
- Who
- Indian government, Union Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh
- What
- Facilitated the return of Indian citizens during the US‑Iran war
- When
- 2026, during the US‑Iran war
- Where
- Through Qatar, Bahrain, and Saudi transit visas
- Why
- To ensure the safe return of affected nationals
- Number of citizens assisted
- 140,000
- Citizens assisted via Qatar
- 100,000
- Citizens assisted via Bahrain
- 2,500
- Ministry involved
- Ministry of External Affairs
- Statement delivered in
- Lok Sabha