India • Jun 21, 2025

Operation Sindhu: Successful evacuation of 517 Indians

India just pulled off a major rescue, flying home 517 people from Iran as tensions flared between Iran and Israel.
Called Operation Sindhu, the mission kicked in after recent attacks in the region, with a special flight landing safely in New Delhi on June 21.

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Others still stuck in conflict zones

Those evacuated say they're hugely relieved and grateful for how fast the government acted.
Zaffar Abbas Naqvi, who had to move during the attacks, praised officials for getting them out quickly.
The Indian Embassy is still working to bring back others stuck in conflict zones, including students who were recently evacuated through Armenia.