Operation Sindhu

Operation Sindhu : Recently, as tensions grew between Iran and Israel, India started Operation Sindhu to bring back over 4,000 Indians, including many students, from Iran safely.

• Key Highlights: First batch of 110 students was evacuated from northern Iran to Armenia .

o These students flew from Yerevan to Delhi  and evacuations are supervised by Indian missions in Iran and Armenia.

o Ministry of External Affairs(MEA) stated that Indian nationals are being moved from conflict zones to safer areas within Iran before evacuation.

o 24×7 control room set up by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in New Delhi.

o Indians in Iran advised to stay in contact with the Indian Embassy in Tehran via emergency helplines.

o India coordinating with Armenia, Turkmenistan, Iraq, and using possible sea routes via Persian Gulf.

o Some Indian students injured in a strike, as confirmed by Iranian embassy officials.

o Government appreciated cooperation by Iran and Armenia in facilitating the evacuation.