India • Jun 28, 2025

S Jaishankar discusses situation with Iranian counterpart

India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar personally thanked Iran for its support in getting over 3,500 Indians safely out of the country as violence escalated between Iran and Israel.
In total, India has flown home more than 4,400 people from both Iran and Israel using special flights, including some by the Air Force.

TL;DR

India's focus on protecting its citizens during global crises

This quick evacuation shows India's focus on protecting its citizens during global crises.
By working closely with countries like Iran—even amid tense situations—India is balancing safety concerns and diplomacy.
The government is also keeping an eye on nuclear safety in the region and has welcomed recent calls for a ceasefire, hoping things calm down soon.