India Evacuates 311 More Citizens from Iran Amid Israel Conflict

Jun 22, 2025 India India World News
India Evacuates 311 More Citizens from Iran Amid Israel Conflict

India evacuated 311 more citizens from Mashhad, Iran, due to the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel. A total of 1,428 Indians have been evacuated.

India Evacuates Citizens from Iran Amid Conflict

Amidst escalating tensions, India has successfully evacuated more of its citizens from Iran. Here's a breakdown of the situation:

Evacuation Details

On Sunday, another 311 Indian citizens were brought home from Mashhad, Iran, amidst the intensifying conflict between Iran and Israel. This brings the total number of evacuees under Operation Sindhu to 1,428.

The special chartered flight landed in Delhi at 4:30 pm. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed the safe arrival.

Operation Sindhu

Operation Sindhu was initiated last week to ensure the safe return of Indian citizens from both Iran and Israel following increased hostilities.

Ongoing Efforts

Evacuation efforts have included multiple flights from Mashhad, Yerevan (Armenia), and Ashgabat (Turkmenistan). The Indian government continues to monitor the volatile situation and is committed to ensuring the safety of its citizens.

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