Operation Sindhu: 3,170 Indians evacuated from conflict-hit Israel, Iran; Sri Lankan & Nepalese nationals also rescued

India successfully evacuated over 1,100 citizens from Iran and Israel. This evacuation was amidst rising tensions. Operation Sindhu brought back a total of 3,170 Indians. Evacuees from Israel were transported via Jordan and Egypt. Chartered flights from Amman and special flights from Mashhad facilitated the return. The conflict between Israel and Iran prompted this swift action by India.