India has successfully evacuated over 3,000 Indian nationals from Israel and Iran as part of the ongoing Operation Sindhu, amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The government has taken significant steps to ensure the safe passage of citizens wishing to leave these conflict zones.
Evacuation Details
The Ministry of External Affairs has coordinated travel arrangements from Israel to India via land borders followed by air transport. Key highlights include:
- A special flight from Mashhad, Iran, recently transported 292 Indians to New Delhi.
- This has raised the total number of evacuees from Iran to 2,295.
- The Indian Air Force deployed C-17 aircraft to Jordan and Egypt, evacuating 594 nationals from Israel.
Operation Sindhu’s Ongoing Efforts
The operation continues with the primary goal of securing the safe return of Indian citizens caught in the region’s volatile environment. The Indian government has reaffirmed its commitment to:
- Ensuring the safety and well-being of its nationals during this crisis.
- Proactively protecting Indian citizens internationally during geopolitical conflicts.
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