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**Summary:**

Amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, India is conducting “Operation Sindhu” to evacuate its citizens from the region. As of June 24, 2025, 2,576 Indian nationals have been brought back from Iran via special flights. India is also extending assistance to neighboring countries, evacuating citizens of Sri Lanka and Nepal alongside its own. The evacuation efforts come as the conflict between Israel and Iran escalates despite a previously announced ceasefire. The conflict initially sparked on June 13th with Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian military sites, followed by Iranian retaliation. The United States has also conducted airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

**News Article:**

**2,576 Indians Evacuated from Iran Amid Escalating Conflict Under ‘Operation Sindhu’**

**New Delhi, June 24, 2025** – As the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies, India has successfully evacuated 2,576 of its citizens from Iran under “Operation Sindhu.” A special flight carrying 281 Indian nationals, along with three Sri Lankans and two Nepalese citizens, arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday evening, marking the 11th such evacuation flight.

Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, received the evacuees and reaffirmed India’s commitment to assisting its citizens in distress. “Our Operation Sindhu is for each and every Indian national,” he stated, “we have even extended our support to our neighboring countries. We are open and bringing back each and every Indian who has asked for evacuation.”

The operation has also extended to Israel. India has safely transported 594 Indian nationals home with the people from Nepal and Sri Lanka via three flights from Israel.

The evacuation efforts are unfolding against a backdrop of escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. What started with “Operation Rising Lion” by Israel on June 13 escalated when Iran retaliated with “Operation True Promise 3.” There was a ceasefire proposed by US President Trump which ended up being violated soon after.

The Indian government continues to monitor the situation closely and remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of its citizens abroad. The total number of Indian nationals brought back from Iran stands at 3180.

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