Operation Sindhu lands 110 Indian students in New Delhi: evacuation amid Iran conflict

Operation Sindhu successfully evacuated 110 Indian students from war-affected northern Iran via Armenia, with 90 from Jammu and Kashmir. This marks a critical diplomatic and humanitarian effort amid escalating Israel-Iran hostilities, as India prepares for further evacuations to protect over 13,000 nationals in the region.

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India launched Operation Sindhu to evacuate its nationals amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. On June 17, 110 Indian students from northern Iran were safely escorted across the border into Armenia under the supervision of Indian missions.

The evacuated group, which landed in New Delhi early on June 19, included 90 students from Jammu and Kashmir. The Jammu and Kashmir Students’ Association expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for the timely evacuation.

More than 4,000 Indian nationals reside in Iran, with about half being students, many pursuing medical degrees. Reports indicate over 13,000 Indian students are in Iran overall.

The Indian Embassy in Iran has been actively assisting nationals to move from conflict zones to safer areas and coordinating their evacuation. The government also set up a 24x7 control room in New Delhi to address concerns of Indians stuck in Iran and their families.

The Government of India acknowledged the cooperation of the Iranian and Armenian governments in facilitating the evacuation process smoothly. Jammu and Kashmir’s Chief Minister engaged with the External Affairs Minister to ensure the welfare and safety of Kashmiri students.

One student, Faizan Ali from Kerman University of Medical Sciences, described the sudden change in security conditions, noting, “There was fear all around. We heard gunshots.”

This operation highlights India’s commitment to protecting its citizens abroad amid regional instability and conflict.
Sources: Deccan HeraldThehinduNdtv
India's Operation Sindhu evacuated 110 Indian students from northern Iran amid escalating Israel-Iran conflict. The students crossed into Armenia before flying to New Delhi. Most evacuees are from Jammu and Kashmir. The government thanked Iran and Armenia for facilitating the safe evacuation process.
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Operation Sindhu evacuates 110 Indian students amid Iran conflict

Key Facts
  • Israel conducted airstrikes in Iran injuring at least five Indians, including students from Maharashtra and Jammu and Kashmir, amid escalating conflict.Deccan HeraldLivemint
  • India launched Operation Sindhu to evacuate Indian nationals from Iran amid escalating violence.Deccan HeraldLivemint
  • The Indian embassy in Iran assisted nationals in moving to safer areas within the country and helped them cross into Armenia for evacuation.Deccan HeraldLivemint
  • 110 Indian students were evacuated from northern Iran to Armenia on June 17, 2025 as part of Operation Sindhu.Deccan HeraldIndianexpress
  • 90 of the evacuated students are from Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting the regional impact of the conflict.LivemintNdtv
  • The first flight carrying 110 Indian students landed safely in New Delhi from Yerevan, Armenia on June 19, 2025.ThehinduNdtv
  • Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh announced plans for further evacuations with planes ready to bring back more Indian nationals.
  • The Government of India expressed gratitude to Iran and Armenia for facilitating the evacuation process smoothly.Deccan Herald
India launched Operation Sindhu to evacuate Indian nationals from Iran. India evacuated 110 students from northern Iran who crossed into Armenia under the supervision of our Missions in Iran and Armenia on 17th June.
Deccan Herald
Deccan Herald
Under the first step of Operation Sindhu, the Indian Embassy has successfully evacuated from Northern Iran via Armenia. The Indian Embassy has evacuated 110 Indian students from northern Iran, assisting them in safely crossing over into Armenia on 17th June 2025.
Livemint
Livemint
As a first step, the Indian Embassy has evacuated 110 Indian students from northern Iran, assisting them in safely crossing over into Armenia on 17th June 2025.
Indianexpress
Indianexpress
The first flight carrying 110 Indian students, who were evacuated to Armenia from war-torn Iran, landed in Delhi in the early hours on Thursday (June 19, 2025).
Thehindu
Thehindu
A group of 110 Indian students, who were stranded in Iran and evacuated yesterday, have landed at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
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Ndtv

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Context on Indian nationals and evacuation efforts in Iran

Key Facts
  • More than 4,000 Indian nationals live in Iran, with about half being students, many pursuing medical degrees.IndianexpressNdtv
  • Armenia is a neighboring country of Iran and has been a key transit point for evacuations.Indianexpress
  • The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) set up a 24x7 control room in New Delhi to address issues for Indians stuck in Iran and their relatives.Livemint
  • Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister engaged with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar regarding the welfare and safety of Kashmiri students in Iran.Livemint
  • The Jammu and Kashmir Students’ Association thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for the timely evacuation effort.ThehinduNdtv
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