Operation Sindhu: 110 Indian Students Evacuated From Iran, Land In Delhi

A flight carrying 110 Indian students evacuated from northern Iran has arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Thursday, as India launched ‘Operation Sindhu’ to bring its citizens back from the conflict zone.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X, “Operation Sindhu begins. India launched Operation Sindhu to evacuate Indian nationals from Iran. India evacuated 110 students from northern Iran who crossed into Armenia under the supervision of our Missions in Iran and Armenia on 17th June. They departed from Yerevan on a special flight and will arrive in New Delhi in the early hours of 19th June 2025. India accords the highest priority to the safety and security of her nationals abroad.”

The mother of a student evacuated from Iran expressed happiness at her daughter’s return.  

Speaking to ANI, she said, “I am very happy my daughter has returned home. I want everyone’s children to come back. Indian government has managed everything so well that our children did not face any trouble anywhere…”