June 19, 2025 | International Desk – www.thequickupdate.com
In a bold humanitarian move under Operation Sindhu, the Government of India has safely evacuated over 110 Indian students from Iran, as tensions between Iran and Israel continue to escalate.
The evacuated students, who arrived in New Delhi in the early hours of June 19, described the situation in Iran as “bad” and “critical,” particularly in cities like Tehran and Isfahan, while thanking the Indian government for their swift, doorstep-level evacuation effort.
✈️ Evacuation From Dormitory to Delhi
Students shared their emotional return journey, stating that they were picked up directly from their dorms in Iranian cities and moved to Mashhad, then safely flown to Yerevan, Armenia, before boarding a special flight to Delhi.
“We didn’t expect this much help. They evacuated us from our doors. It was smooth, no problems at all,” said Sheikh Afsa, a returning student.
Another student added,
“The situation was extremely tense. But we’re grateful to the Indian government. They ensured our safety every step of the way.”
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Iran Still Critical – Students Appeal for Others
While many have returned home safely, students urged the Indian Embassy and Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to continue evacuation efforts for those still stuck in conflict-ridden zones.
“Our brothers and sisters are still in Tehran and Isfahan. Please bring them home soon,” pleaded one student.
Jammu & Kashmir Students Request Direct Travel
Some students, particularly from Jammu & Kashmir, requested better travel arrangements to reach home without further stress.
“We’ve already crossed three countries. A bus journey now is too much. We request our CM to help us get home quickly,” said a fourth-year student from J&K.
🇮🇳 India Prioritizes Citizen Safety
Sharing the update on X (formerly Twitter), MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated:
“India evacuated 110 students from northern Iran, who crossed into Armenia under the supervision of our Missions. Operation Sindhu reaffirms India’s commitment to citizen safety abroad.”
FAQs: Operation Sindhu & India’s Iran Evacuation
Q1: What is Operation Sindhu?
Operation Sindhu is an Indian government-led evacuation mission launched in June 2025 to rescue Indian nationals from conflict-affected areas in Iran.
Q2: How many Indians have been rescued so far?
As of June 19, 110 students have been successfully evacuated from northern Iran and returned to India via Armenia.
Q3: Where were the students before evacuation?
Students were moved from Tehran and Qom to Mashhad, and then evacuated through Yerevan (Armenia) before flying to Delhi.
Q4: Are more evacuations planned?
Yes. The MEA and Indian Embassy in Tehran are monitoring the situation and may conduct further evacuation flights if needed.
Q5: Why is the situation in Iran critical?
Recent Israeli air strikes on Tehran and rising tensions have made parts of Iran unsafe, prompting emergency evacuation measures by India.
Q6: What support is being provided to J&K students?
Jammu & Kashmir students have requested better transport arrangements post-arrival in India, and appeals have been made to the state government.
