India evacuates 311 more from Mashhad: Operation Sindhu crosses 1,400 mark

India's Operation Sindhu has successfully evacuated over 1,400 nationals from Iran amid escalating Israel-Iran tensions, including 311 on the latest flight from Mashhad. The mission also extends aid to Sri Lankan and Nepalese citizens, showcasing India's regional diplomatic coordination and crisis response.

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Sources: TimesofindiaIndianexpress
India's Operation Sindhu has successfully evacuated 1,428 nationals from Iran amid the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, with 311 more citizens flown out from Mashhad on Sunday.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has been coordinating multiple evacuation flights from key locations including Mashhad, Yerevan, and Ashgabat. The latest special chartered flight landed in Delhi at 4:30 pm, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing operation.

"India evacuated 311 more citizens from Mashhad on Sunday. The special flight landed in Delhi. This brought the total evacuees to 1,428 under Operation Sindhu," the MEA confirmed.

The operation, launched last week, aims to ensure the safe return of Indian nationals amid the deteriorating security situation. India has also extended its evacuation efforts to nationals of Sri Lanka and Nepal stranded in Iran, reflecting a broader regional humanitarian commitment.

"India has pledged to evacuate its nationals and those of Sri Lanka stranded in Iran amid ongoing conflict with Israel," a government statement said.

Sri Lanka and Nepal have expressed gratitude for India's assistance. Nepal’s Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba thanked External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on social media for facilitating the evacuation of Nepali nationals.

The MEA successfully negotiated with Tehran to open Iranian airspace, enabling smoother evacuation routes through the northeastern city of Mashhad.

"Delhi managed to persuade Tehran to open Iranian airspace for the evacuation of around 1,000 Indians via the north-eastern town of Mashhad," a diplomatic source revealed.

Operation Sindhu continues as India prioritizes the safety of its citizens and regional partners amid the volatile geopolitical environment.

Sources: TimesofindiaIndianexpress
India evacuated 311 more nationals from Mashhad, Iran, raising Operation Sindhu's total to 1,428 evacuees amid escalating Israel-Iran conflict. The Ministry of External Affairs coordinated flights from Mashhad, Yerevan, and Ashgabat, also assisting Sri Lankan and Nepalese citizens stranded in Iran.
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The Headline

Operation Sindhu evacuates 1,428 Indians from Iran

Key Facts
  • Operation Sindhu was launched by the Ministry of External Affairs to evacuate Indians from Iran amid the Israel-Iran conflict.Mint
  • Iran opened its airspace in a special gesture to support evacuation flights under Operation Sindhu.MintIndianexpress
  • Multiple evacuation flights operated from Mashhad, Yerevan, and Ashgabat, landing in Delhi to bring back Indian nationals.Timesofindia
  • So far, 827 Indians have been evacuated, including 256 Indian students mostly from the Kashmir valley.MintCnbctv18
  • India extended evacuation assistance to Sri Lankan and Nepalese nationals stranded in Iran.2Indianexpress
  • The Sri Lankan and Nepalese governments expressed gratitude for India's assistance in evacuations.2Indianexpress
  • On June 22, 311 more Indians were evacuated from Mashhad, bringing the total evacuees under Operation Sindhu to 1,428.Timesofindia
  • The latest evacuation flight from Mashhad landed in Delhi at 4:30 pm on June 22.Timesofindia
Israel-Iran Conflict: A flight carrying 310 Indians from Iran landed in New Delhi on Saturday as the Centre continued to evacuate its nationals under Operation Sindhu, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a statement.
Mint
Mint
A Mahan Air evacuation flight carrying 256 Indian students, the majority from the Kashmir valley, landed safely at the Delhi airport on Saturday, bringing much-needed relief to their anxious families.
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India has pledged to evacuate its nationals and those of Sri Lanka stranded in Iran amid ongoing conflict with Israel.
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In a major diplomatic outreach to its neighbours, India said Saturday it will evacuate nationals of Nepal and Sri Lanka who are stranded in Iran and want to leave the country.
Indianexpress
Indianexpress
As the conflict escalated, the MEA and its embassies in Tehran and Tel Aviv put evacuation efforts, as part of what was named ‘ ’, on priority.
Thehindu
Thehindu
India evacuated 311 more citizens from Mashhad on Sunday. The special flight landed in Delhi. This brought the total evacuees to 1,428 under Operation Sindhu.
Timesofindia
Timesofindia
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Background Context

Diplomatic and economic context of India-Iran tensions

Key Facts
  • India secured overflight permissions from Iran and Turkmenistan to facilitate evacuation flights.Indianexpress
  • India’s trade with Iran dropped sharply from about $14 billion in 2017 to $1.4 billion last year due to regional tensions and sanctions.Thehindu
  • The ongoing conflict risks India’s energy imports through the Strait of Hormuz, which accounts for 40-50% of its energy imports, potentially increasing oil and LNG prices.2Thehindu
  • The conflict also impacts India’s connectivity plans in the region.Thehindu
Key Stats at a Glance
India-Iran trade volume in 2017
$14 billion
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India-Iran trade volume last year
$1.4 billion
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Percentage of India's energy imports via Strait of Hormuz
40-50%
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India's defense imports from Israel in 2015
$5.6 million
India's current defense imports from Israel
$128 million
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