Israel Katz orders intensified strikes: escalating conflict threatens Indian evacuation plans

As Israel intensifies attacks on Iranian targets under Israel Katz's orders, India accelerates Operation Sindhu to evacuate thousands of nationals from both Iran and Israel amid rising casualties and regional instability. This report covers the latest military escalations, diplomatic cooperation, and the critical role of the Strait of Hormuz in global oil supply.

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Amid escalating Israel-Iran tensions, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has ordered intensified strikes targeting "symbols of the regime" in Tehran, aiming to destabilize the Iranian capital.

This military escalation threatens ongoing Indian evacuation efforts. The Indian government has initiated evacuation plans for its nationals in Israel, facilitating their departure via land borders followed by air travel to India. Simultaneously, "Operation Sindhu" is underway to evacuate Indians from Iran, with a special flight already repatriating 110 students from Urmia Medical University.

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that the evacuees include caregivers, diamond traders, construction and agriculture workers, IT professionals, and students.

"We, on our part, are making every effort to ensure the safe return of all Indian nationals from Iran. It is a major responsibility, and we are committed to fulfilling it. We have more planes on standby," said an Indian official.

Iranian Deputy Chief of Mission Javad Hosseini confirmed cooperation with India to repatriate about 1,000 Indian nationals via three special flights starting immediately.

The conflict has already resulted in significant casualties, with a week of Israeli strikes on Iran killing at least 657 people and wounding over 2,000, according to Human Rights Activists.

The strategic Strait of Hormuz, near Iran, remains a critical global oil transit point, adding to the geopolitical stakes of the conflict.

India's embassy in Tel Aviv is actively coordinating evacuation logistics and urging Indian nationals to register for assistance.

The intensifying conflict poses challenges to safe evacuation, underscoring the urgency of diplomatic and logistical efforts to protect Indian citizens caught in the crossfire.
Sources: ThehinduTimes of India
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has ordered intensified strikes on Tehran amid escalating Israel-Iran tensions, threatening Indian evacuation plans. India is actively evacuating nationals from Israel and Iran, with special flights underway, while coordinating with Iran to repatriate about 1,000 Indians amid rising conflict.
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India evacuates nationals amid Israel-Iran conflict escalation

Key Facts
  • The Indian government initiated evacuation plans for Indian nationals in Israel amid escalating Israel-Iran tensions, facilitating their departure via land borders followed by air travel to India.Times of India
  • Operation Sindhu is underway to evacuate Indians from Iran, with a special flight already bringing back 110 students from Urmia Medical University.Times of India
  • The Indian embassy in Tel Aviv is arranging evacuation for Indians in Israel and has requested Indian nationals to register themselves for the process.Times of India
  • Iran has agreed to cooperate with India to repatriate about 1,000 Indian nationals via three special flights starting tonight.Thehindu
  • Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz ordered intensified attacks on symbols of the Iranian regime in Tehran to destabilize it.Thehindu
Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the Indian government has initiated evacuation plans for Indian nationals in Israel, facilitating their departure via land borders followed by air travel to India.
Times of India
Times of India
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Friday that he had instructed the military to intensify attacks on “symbols of the regime” in the Iranian capital Tehran, aiming to destabilise it.
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Key Facts
  • The evacuated Indian nationals in Israel include caregivers, diamond traders, construction and agriculture workers, IT professionals, and students.Times of India
  • India has more planes on standby to ensure the safe return of all Indian nationals from Iran, emphasizing the major responsibility involved.Times of India
  • A week of Israeli strikes on Iran has resulted in at least 657 deaths and 2,037 injuries, according to the Washington-based group Human Rights Activists.Thehindu
  • The Strait of Hormuz, located between Iran, Oman, and the UAE, is a critical oil choke point with around 20% of the world’s oil flowing through it daily.Thehindu
Key Stats at a Glance
Percentage of world oil flowing through Strait of Hormuz
20%
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