Operation Sindhu: India Safely Evacuates Nationals Amid Iran-Israel Conflict
India successfully evacuates 292 nationals from Iran amid the escalating conflict with Israel. Operation Sindhu facilitates safe return, bringing the total evacuees to 2295. As tensions rise following military strikes, evacuated citizens express gratitude for the government's efforts, highlighting the significance of prioritizing citizen safety during international crises.
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In a significant move to ensure the safety of its citizens amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East, India evacuated 292 nationals on a special flight from Iran, landing in New Delhi early Tuesday. The operation is part of the broader 'Operation Sindhu,' which has so far brought back 2295 Indian nationals from the conflict-hit nation.
Randhir Jaiswal, Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, confirmed the evacuation via social media, noting the flight's arrival from Mashhad. One evacuee, Baljinder Kaur from Punjab, who has lived in Iran for over two decades, expressed her gratitude towards the Indian government's proactive measures during such challenging times.
The conflict intensifies as Israel's 'Operation Rising Lion' airstrikes on June 13 and Iran's 'Operation True Promise 3' retaliations create a volatile situation in the region. Following these events, the US joined the fray with 'Operation Midnight Hammer,' further fueling tensions with subsequent Iranian missile launches on US bases in Qatar and Iraq.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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