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India Launches Operation Sindhu to Evacuate Nationals from Iran Amid Rising Tensions
June 18, 2025
In response to escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, the Government of India has initiated “Operation Sindhu” to ensure the safe evacuation of Indian nationals stranded in Iran.
The first phase of the operation successfully evacuated 110 Indian students from northern Iran, who were transported to Armenia before being flown back to New Delhi in a special flight.
BREAKING: India launches Operation Sindhu to evacuate Indian nationals from Iran pic.twitter.com/ywLUC31kWT
— Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) June 18, 2025
Key Highlights of Operation Sindhu
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First Batch Evacuated: The initial group of 110 Indian students, including 90 from Kashmir, were evacuated from Urmia University of Medical Sciences in northern Iran.
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Route Taken: The students traveled by road to Yerevan, Armenia, under the supervision of Indian missions in Iran and Armenia.
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Special Flight to Delhi: The evacuees departed from Yerevan at 2:55 PM (local time) on June 18 and are expected to arrive in Delhi by 2 AM on June 19.
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Government’s Gratitude: India has thanked the governments of Iran and Armenia for their cooperation in facilitating the evacuation.
Why Was Operation Sindhu Launched?
The evacuation comes amid rising hostilities between Iran and Israel, with both nations engaging in missile strikes over the past week. The conflict has resulted in hundreds of casualties, prompting India to prioritize the safety of its citizens in the region.
Ongoing Evacuation Efforts
The Indian Embassy in Tehran is actively assisting other Indian nationals in relocating from high-risk zones to safer areas within Iran. Further evacuations will be conducted based on security assessments and available routes.
Emergency Helpline Numbers for Indians in Iran
For immediate assistance, Indian nationals in Iran can contact:
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… pic.twitter.com/8WJom7wh5f
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) June 18, 2025
Indian Embassy in Tehran
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Call: +98 9128109115, +98 9128109109
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WhatsApp: +98 901044557, +98 9015993320, +91 8086871709
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Bandar Abbas: +98 9177699036
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Zahedan: +98 9396356649
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Email: cons.tehran@mea.gov.in
MEA 24×7 Control Room (New Delhi)
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Toll-Free: 1800118797
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Phone: +91-11-23012113, +91-11-23014104, +91-11-23017905
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WhatsApp: +91-9968291988
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Email: situationroom@mea.gov.in
India’s Commitment to Citizen Safety
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has reiterated that the safety of Indian nationals abroad remains a top priority. The government is closely monitoring the situation and will continue to provide necessary support for evacuation and relocation.
Advisory for Indians in Iran
Operation Sindhu:
A total of 110 Indian students, including 90 from Jammu & Kashmir, have been evacuated from Iran through Armenia. pic.twitter.com/2yIwRuqMHm
— Anshul Saxena (@AskAnshul) June 18, 2025
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Stay in touch with the Indian Embassy in Tehran.
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Avoid unnecessary travel to conflict zones.
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Follow official updates from MEA and Embassy social media channels.
