Operation Sindhu: Evacuating Indian Students from War-Hit Iran

In a dramatic rescue operation, 110 Indian students were evacuated from war-torn Iran under the Indian government's Operation Sindhu. The group, consisting mainly of MBBS students, safely arrived in Delhi after being airlifted from Yerevan, Armenia, following their move from the conflict-affected city of Urmia.

The airlifted group shared harrowing accounts of their experiences amidst the escalating Iran-Israel conflict. 'It felt like a war zone,' said Mir Khalif, an MBBS student, expressing relief and gratitude for the swift action taken by the Indian government to secure their passage home.

Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh assured that efforts to repatriate remaining Indian nationals were ongoing, with further evacuation flights scheduled. He expressed gratitude to the governments of Turkmenistan and Armenia for their support during this humanitarian mission.

(With inputs from agencies.)