India Evacuates 4415 Nationals from Conflict Zones under Operation Sindhu

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Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, thanking him for ensuring the safe evacuation of Indian nationals. This conversation came hours after a special evacuation flight arrived in New Delhi, bringing 173 Indian nationals from Iran. As part of Operation Sindhu, a total of 4415 Indian nationals have been evacuated so far, with 3597 from Iran and 818 from Israel, using 19 special evacuation flights.

Key Takeaways:

  • Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi to thank him for facilitating the safe evacuation of Indian nationals.
  • A total of 4415 Indian nationals have been evacuated so far under Operation Sindhu, with 3597 from Iran and 818 from Israel.
  • The evacuation efforts include 19 special flights, with 3 IAF aircraft, and have brought home 173 Indian nationals from Iran in a special flight from Yemen.
  • The operation has also evacuated non-Indian nationals, including 14 OCI card-holders, 9 Nepali nationals, 4 Sri Lankan nationals, and 1 Iranian spouse of an Indian national.
  • Special evacuation flights have been utilized to transport nationals from conflict zones, highlighting the need for international cooperation and swift evacuation efforts.
  • The Indian government's "Operation Sindhu" aims to evacuate Indian nationals from Iran as the Persian Gulf nation is engaged in a conflict with Israel.

Statistics:

  • 4415 Indian nationals have been evacuated so far under Operation Sindhu.
  • 3597 Indian nationals were evacuated from Iran and 818 from Israel.
  • 19 special evacuation flights have been used, including 3 IAF aircraft.
  • 173 Indian nationals were brought home from Iran in a special flight from Yemen.
  • 14 OCI card-holders, 9 Nepali nationals, 4 Sri Lankan nationals, and 1 Iranian spouse of an Indian national were also evacuated.

Sources:

  • HT Digital Content Services with permission from India Blooms
  • Statement from Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's tweet on speaking with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi
  • Statement from MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on evacuation flights and Operation Sindhu