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India successfully evacuated 290 nationals and a Sri Lankan from conflict-hit Iran under Operation Sindhu. The evacuees, including students and workers, were flown to Delhi on a special flight. Union Minister Pabitra Margherita welcomed them, confirming more evacuation flights in the coming days. The MEA stated that over 2,000 Indians have been rescued so far.

Key Points: India Evacuates 290 Nationals and 1 Sri Lankan from Iran Conflict

  • 290 Indians and 1 Sri Lankan evacuated from Mashhad
  • Total rescued now at 2,003
  • MoS Margherita welcomes evacuees in Delhi
  • Additional flights planned for further evacuations
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290 Indians, 1 Sri Lankan evacuated from conflict-hit Iran under Operation Sindhu

India's Operation Sindhu rescues 290 Indians and a Sri Lankan from Iran, bringing total evacuations to 2,003 amid escalating conflict.

290 Indians, 1 Sri Lankan evacuated from conflict-hit Iran under Operation Sindhu
"This is a great gesture from India, and I am grateful to be part of this operation. - Fatima Iman"

New Delhi, June 23

Under Operation Sindhu, the Indian government safely evacuated another group of 290 Indian nationals and one Sri Lankan from conflict-hit Mashhad in Iran, bringing them to Delhi and taking the total number of Indians rescued so far to 2,003.

Speaking to the ANI upon arrival, an Indian student who was part of the group said, "We received a message from the Indian embassy that we would soon be evacuated. After a little difficulty, we were evacuated. The government evacuated us smoothly and safely..."

Fatima Iman, a Sri Lankan national who was also evacuated, expressed gratitude, saying,

"I feel really good, and I am grateful for everything. I contacted the Sri Lankan Embassy for help when the Indian students from my university were getting evacuated," Iman told ANI.

She further added,"The condition is getting worse with each passing day... This is a great gesture from India, and I am grateful to be part of this operation."

Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs, through its XP Division, informed that the first group of evacuees, 161 Indian citizens who were earlier moved from Israel to Amman, Jordan, by road, will arrive at Delhi's Airport at 11:30 PM IST.

Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita said that the Indian government has scheduled three additional evacuation flights from Iran over the next two to three days as part of its ongoing Operation Sindhu.

Speaking to reporters after receiving a new batch of 285 Indian nationals evacuated from the conflict-hit Iran at the Delhi Airport, Margherita said that 162 Indian nationals who had crossed into Jordan from Israel would be repatriated "within a day or two."

The group of 285 evacuees, who arrived on a special flight from Mashhad, included people from several states such as Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.

The evacuees were welcomed by the Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, after they landed at the Delhi Airport, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated.

In a post on X, the MEA stated, "India's evacuation efforts continue under Operation Sindhu. MoS Shri Pabitra Margherita received 285 Indian nationals evacuated on a special flight from Mashhad that landed in New Delhi at 2330 hrs on 22 June."

"With this, 1,713 Indian nationals have now been brought home from Iran," it added.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Proud of our government's swift action! 🇮🇳 This shows India's commitment to its citizens abroad, no matter the situation. The inclusion of a Sri Lankan national also reflects our age-old 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' philosophy. Well done MEA!
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Priya M.
While evacuation efforts are commendable, I hope the government is also keeping track of Indians still stranded. The numbers keep changing - first 2003, then 1713? Some clarity would help families waiting anxiously.
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Sanjay T.
Helping our neighbor Sri Lanka in their time of need is the right thing to do. We might have differences, but humanity comes first. Remember how they helped during the 2004 tsunami? This is how neighbors should behave. 🙏
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Ananya R.
The evacuation is great, but what about the costs? Are taxpayers bearing the full burden or are evacuees contributing? In past operations, some evacuees later shared vacation pics from Dubai. Hope there's proper screening this time.
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Vikram J.
Operation Sindhu shows India's growing capabilities in crisis management. From Yemen to Ukraine to now Iran, our evacuation ops are becoming more efficient. Next step - we should have better tracking systems for Indians abroad before crises hit.
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Neha P.
Heartwarming to see people from so many states - Bihar to Gujarat - coming together in difficult times. This is the real strength of India! Hope all evacuees get proper medical check-ups and counseling after such traumatic experiences.

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