‘Operation Sindhu’ launched to evacuate Indian citizens from Iran
STC NEWS DESK
NEW DELHI, JUNE 18 (STC): Government of India has launched “Operation Sindhu” to ensure the safe evacuation of Indian nationals stranded in Iran.
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in a statement has said that multiple measures have been undertaken over the past several days to secure the lives of Indians living in conflict-hit regions of Iran.
According to the reports, as part of the first phase of this mission, 110 Indian students were evacuated from northern Iran on June 17, and successfully transported by road to Armenia under close coordination between Indian Missions in Iran and Armenia. These students were then flown out of Yerevan on a special flight at 1455 hrs (IST) on June 18 and are expected to land in New Delhi in the early hours of June 19, marking the initial leg of Operation Sindhu.
“The Government of India is grateful to the Governments of Iran and Armenia for the smooth facilitation of the evacuation process,” the official release said.
Meanwhile, India has reiterated that the safety and security of its nationals abroad is of the highest priority. The Indian Embassy in Tehran is actively working to relocate citizens from areas witnessing intensified conflict to safer locations and is organizing further evacuation efforts using feasible routes and transport options.
Indian nationals currently in Iran are advised to remain in touch with the Embassy of India in Tehran and the 24×7 Control Room set up by the MEA in New Delhi. Multiple emergency helplines have been made available for assistance, including contact numbers and email support for different regions such as Tehran, Bandar Abbas, and Zahedan.
Emergency Contact Details
Embassy of India in Tehran:
Call only: +98 9128109115, +98 9128109109
WhatsApp: +98 901044557, +98 9015993320, +91 8086871709
Regional Contacts:
Bandar Abbas: +98 9177699036
Zahedan: +98 9396356649
Email: cons.tehran@mea.gov.in
MEA 24×7 Control Room, New Delhi:
Toll-Free: 800118797
Landline: +91-11-23012113, +91-11-23014104, +91-11-23017905
WhatsApp: +91-9968291988
Email: situationroom@mea.gov.in
(Inputs from agencies)
