| Operation Sindhu | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Iran–Israel war | |
| Operational scope | Humanitarian relief |
| Planned by | Ministry of External Affairs |
| Objective | Evacuation of Indian nationals from Iran |
| Date | 18 June 2025 – 27 June 2025 |
| Executed by | Ministry of External Affairs |
| Outcome | 4,429 people evacuated |
| Casualties | None killed None injured |
The Operation Sindhu is an evacuation operation launched by India to evacuate Indian nationals from Iran following the escalation of the Iran–Israel war.[1][2][3][4]
Background
[edit]On 13 June, Israel struck Iranian nuclear sites across Iran, prompting response from Iran. This marked a major escalation and the beginning of the Iran–Israel war. Both countries launched missile and drone strikes upon one another resulting in Indian students becoming stuck in the midst of the conflict.[5]
Routes
[edit]The first 110 Indian students were evacuated to Armenia. The Government of India expressed gratitude to Armenia for their assistance in the process.[6]
Operation
[edit]There are thousands of Indian nationals in Iran. The number of students being estimated 1,500-2,000 and thousands of professionals, workers, maritime personnel.[7][8]
As the first step of the operation, India has already evacuated 110 Indians and assisted them onto entering Armenia. The commercial aircraft operated by IndiGo, which took it's departure on 18 June from Yerevan, Armenia, is scheduled to land in New Delhi by the early hours of 19 June.[9][10][11][12]
On 19 June, MEA announced their extension of Operation Sindhu by preparing the evacuation of India citizens from Israel.[13]
On late 20 June, 290 students mostly from Jammu and Kashmir arrived at Delhi Airport. Two more flights were scheduled to bring 1,000 Indians by the next day.[14][15]
On 21 June, two flights arrive in Delhi, evacuating hundreds of Indian students from Iran, the first flight arrived at Indira Gandhi International Airport at 4:30 PM on Saturday and the second plane arrived later that day, 827 Indian students were evacuated by 21 June. Nepali and Sri Lankan students were also evacuated by India.[16] 162 Indian nationals were on the way to India from Israel.[17]
On 22 June, a flight arrived at Delhi with 285 Indians, by adding to 1,713 Indians evacuated by the eighth batch.[18]
On 23 June, 161 Indians had been evacuated from Israel and expected to arrive by 24 June.[19] A total of 603 students taken out from Israel in two days.[20]
On 24 June, 1,100 Indians from Iran and Israel arrive in India, by far evacuating 3,170 students.[21]
References
[edit]- ^ "'অপারেশন সিন্ধু'". aaroananda.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "India launches 'Operation Sindhu' as it evacuates Indian students stranded in Iran". Hindustan Times. 18 June 2025.
- ^ "India Launches 'Operation Sindhu' To Rescue Stranded Citizens From War-Hit Iran". News18. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ Anirban Bhaumik. "Operation Sindhu: India Begins Evacuation from Israel Amid Iran Conflict Escalation". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ "Israel-Iran conflict: 'We are scared', Indian students desperately await evacuation; 110 already rescued". The Times of India. 18 June 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "India launches Operation Sindhu to evacuate Indian nationals from Iran (June 18, 2025)". Ministry of External Affairs Government of India. 18 May 2025.
- ^ Siddiqui, Huma (18 June 2025). "Operation Sindhu To Evacuate Indian Nationals From Iran Is Underway". StratNews Global. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "India launches Operation Sindhu to evacuate its nationals from Iran". Business Standard. 18 June 2025.
- ^ Siddiqui, Huma (18 June 2025). "Operation Sindhu To Evacuate Indian Nationals From Iran Is Underway". StratNews Global. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "India launches Operation Sindhu to evacuate Indian nationals from Iran (June 18, 2025)". Ministry of External Affairs Government of India. 18 May 2025.
- ^ "India launches Operation Sindhu to evacuate nationals from Iran". India Today. 18 June 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ Sharma, Sheenu; News, India TV (18 June 2025). "Operation Sindhu: India begins evacuation of Indian nationals from Iran amid rising Israel-Iran tensions". India TV News. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
{{cite web}}:|last2=has generic name (help) - ^ "Operation Sindhu - Evacuation of Indian nationals from Israel". Ministry of External Affairs Government of India. 19 June 2025.
- ^ PTI (20 June 2025). "Operation Sindhu: 290 Indian students return from Iran, land in Delhi". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ "Flight carrying 290 Indian students from Iran lands in Delhi, two more expected later today". Hindustan Times. 21 June 2025. Archived from the original on 21 June 2025. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ Bhattacherjee, Kallol (21 June 2025). "Operation Sindhu continues amid Iran-Israel conflict; 827 Indians evacuated so far: MEA". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ "Operation Sindhu: Flight with 285 evacuees from Iran lands in Delhi; 3 more evacuation planned". The Times of India. 23 June 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ "Operation Sindhu: Flight with 285 evacuees from Iran lands in Delhi; 3 more evacuation planned". The Times of India. 23 June 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ "Operation Sindhu: First batch of 160 Indians evacuated from Israel through Jordan". India Today. 23 June 2025. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ PTI (23 June 2025). "Operation Sindhu: Second Batch Of 443 Indians Leave From Israel Through Jordan, Egypt In 2 Flig". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ PTI (24 June 2025). "Operation Sindhu: India evacuates over 3,100 Indians from Iran, Israel". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 24 June 2025.