India sees 788,000 return after U.S.-Israeli Feb 28 strikes
After the Middle East conflict broke out on February 28, 2026, sparked by U.S.-Israeli strikes, India has seen around 788,000 passengers travel to India from the region.
With airspace shut in Israel, Iraq, Kuwait, and Bahrain, flights had to take longer alternate routes to bring everyone home safely.
Donald Trump announces 2-week ceasefire
The Indian government set up special plans for evacuations, with the Ministry of External Affairs, or MEA, advising Indians in Iran to exit via Armenia or Azerbaijan and those in Israel via Jordan and Egypt, and those in Iraq via Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
About 7,500 Indians are still in Iran.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire to help push peace talks forward.
The MEA says it's keeping a close watch and is committed to getting every Indian home safe.