Archive · 20 Jun 2025
India Evacuates Nationals as Iran Grants Airspace Access
India is helping its citizens leave Iran during the conflict with Israel.
Iran has opened its airspace for special evacuation flights.
About 1,000 students and pilgrims are coming home.
The Indian government is providing help and support.
An Iranian official wants India to encourage Israel to stop fighting.
Iran grants India special airspace access for evacuation flights amid conflict.
Approximately 1,000 Indian students and pilgrims are returning to Delhi.
The first evacuation flight arrived in Delhi late Friday, with two more scheduled.
Indian officials are coordinating with Iranian authorities for safe evacuations.
An Iranian diplomat urged India to pressure Israel for a ceasefire.
- Who
- Indian students, pilgrims, and other nationals.
- What
- Evacuation of Indian nationals from Iran due to conflict.
- When
- Ongoing, with flights starting late Friday.
- Where
- Tehran, Iran, with flights to Delhi, India.
- Why
- Due to escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.
India's Role in the Conflict
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International Relations
India's Role in the Conflict
Iran's Deputy Ambassador believes India should pressure Israel.
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India maintains a neutral stance, urging peace through dialogue.
- Operation Name
- Operation Sindhu
- Airspace Access
- Granted by Iran to India
- Primary Evacuees
- Students and Pilgrims
- Initial Flights
- 3 scheduled
- Evacuation Destination
- Delhi, India
Sources
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