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Successful Evacuation of Indian Students from War-Torn Iran

In a significant operation, over 100 Indian students were evacuated from war-torn Iran and safely returned to Delhi. The operation, named 'Operation Sindhu', was initiated due to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Students expressed their gratitude towards the Indian government for the swift action taken to ensure their safety. As more evacuations are planned, the situation remains critical for those still stranded in Iran. This article delves into the experiences of the students and the ongoing efforts to bring them home.
By Narendra Chaudhary | Jun 19, 2025, 10:16 IST
Successful Evacuation of Indian Students from War-Torn Iran

First Flight Arrives in Delhi

On Thursday morning, the first flight carrying over 100 students evacuated from war-affected Iran landed safely in Delhi. This operation, dubbed 'Operation Sindhu', was initiated to bring back students stranded amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.


The Indian Embassy in Tehran played a crucial role in facilitating the evacuation of these students. On Tuesday, 110 students were successfully transported out of Tehran and entered Armenia via land routes. This evacuation was part of emergency measures to ensure the safety of Indian citizens as regional tensions continued to rise.


Students Share Their Experiences

The Indian students who were evacuated expressed their gratitude to the Indian government for taking swift action to bring them home. The first flight carrying these students arrived in Delhi early Thursday morning.


In light of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, the Indian Embassy assisted in the safe exit of students from Tehran to Armenia, from where they were flown to Delhi.


Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, announced that more evacuations are planned. He mentioned that additional flights are ready, and efforts are underway to evacuate more individuals from Turkmenistan. The embassies are available 24/7 for evacuation requests, and more flights will be dispatched as the situation evolves.


Gratitude and Concerns

Singh also thanked the governments of Turkmenistan and Armenia for their cooperation during this operation. Among the students who arrived in Delhi was a student from Kashmir, Varta, who remarked, "We are among the first to be evacuated from Iran. The situation was quite serious, and we were scared. We are thankful to the Indian government and the embassy for their prompt actions to bring us back."


Another student, MBBS student Mir Khalif, described the tense atmosphere in Iran, stating, "We witnessed missiles falling. The war was ongoing, and there were bombings nearby. We were extremely frightened. I hope we never have to experience such days again."


Khalif expressed his appreciation for the Indian government’s efforts in facilitating their safe return and noted that other students remain stranded in Iran, hoping they too will be evacuated soon.


Parents Await Their Children

Parents of the students were seen eagerly waiting outside the airport. Haider Ali, father of 21-year-old MBBS student Maj Haider, thanked the Indian government for ensuring the safe return of students. He urged officials to continue efforts to evacuate more students still in Tehran.


Parvez Alam, father of another student, Sameer Alam, also expressed his relief at his son's safe return after two years of studying in Urmia. He noted that while everything was fine initially, the situation had deteriorated recently, causing significant stress for families.


The Jammu and Kashmir Student Association expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar for initiating the evacuation campaign, hoping that all remaining students will be brought back soon.


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