India Launches Operation Sindhu to Evacuate Citizens from Iran Amid Conflict
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Operation Name | Operation Sindhu |
| Launch Date | Mid-June 2025 |
| First Evacuation Flight | Departed from Yerevan, Armenia at 14:55 hrs on June 18, 2025 |
| Arrival | Early morning of June 19, 2025, in New Delhi |
| Evacuees | 110 Indian students from northern Iran |
| Mode of Evacuation | By road from Iran to Armenia, then via special aircraft |
| Objective | Evacuate Indian nationals stranded in Iran due to escalating conflict with Israel |
| Background | Rising tensions between Iran and Israel, fears of military strikes, injuries to Indian students |
| Government Actions | Coordination by embassies in Tehran and Yerevan, 24×7 Control Room, emergency helpline |
| Diplomatic Context | India's history of evacuation operations (Operation Ganga, Operation Kaveri, Vande Bharat) |
| Significance | Rapid response capability, strong diplomatic ties, effective MEA coordination |