Providing updates on 'Operation Sindhu', India’s evacuation mission from conflict-affected regions of Iran and Israel, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal detailed that the mission was launched on June 18. India expressed gratitude to the governments of Iran, Turkmenistan, Jordan, and Egypt for their cooperation. Notably, Iran was thanked for showing a special gesture by opening its airspace at India's request.
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Operation Sindhu: Evacuation of Indians from Israel and Iran
India launched Operation Sindhu on June 18 (Wednesday) to evacuate its nationals from conflict-hit regions in Israel and Iran. Approximately 40,000 people of Indian origin reside in Israel. So far, 3,426 Indian-origin individuals have been evacuated, including-
- 11 OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) cardholders
- 9 people of Nepali origin
- A few individuals from Sri Lanka as well
- Evacuation was carried out through 14 special flights
Evacuation via Jordan and Egypt
Due to Israeli airspace restrictions, 818 Indian nationals were brought back to India on four flights routed through Jordan and Egypt.
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From Iran-
3,426 Indian nationals, 11 OCI cardholders, 9 individuals of Nepali origin, some Sri Lankans, and one Iranian national (the spouse of an Indian citizen) were evacuated. Evacuation flights operated out of Iran, Armenia, and Turkmenistan, with the final flight currently en route from Armenia.
From Israel-
818 Indians were brought back via 4 flights through Jordan and Egypt, as Israel’s airspace remained restricted during the operation.
Diplomatic support acknowledged
India extended special thanks to the Government of Iran, which made a generous gesture by opening its airspace to facilitate the evacuation. Additionally, gratitude was expressed toward the governments of Turkmenistan, Jordan, and Egypt for their cooperation in ensuring the safe return of Indian citizens.
No consensus at SCO Defence meet on terrorism clause
Addressing the outcome of the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' meeting, Jaiswal confirmed that the two-day conference had concluded without a joint statement due to differences among member states.
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