Operation Sindhu
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]
| 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 – Ongoing |
| Executed by | Ministry of External Affairs |
| Outcome | 110 Indians evacuated |
| Casualties | None killed None injured |
Background
[edit]On 13th June , Israel striked Iranian nuclear sites across Iran , prompting response from the Iran.This marked as a major escalation and the beginning of the Iran–Israel War. Both countries launched missile and drone strikes upon one another resulting in the Indian students to be stuck in the midst of the conflict. [4]
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. [5]
Operation
[edit]There are over thousands of Indian nationals in Iran. The number of students being estimated 1,500-2000 and thousands of professionals , workers , maritime personnels.[6][7]
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 18th June from Yerevan , Armenia , being scheduled to land on New Delhi by the early hours of 19th June.[8][9][10][11]
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. 18th June 2025.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "India Launches 'Operation Sindhu' To Rescue Stranded Citizens From War-Hit Iran". News18. Retrieved 18 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. 18-05-2025.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ 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. 18th June 2025.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ 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. 18-05-2025.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "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.
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