Indian Govt Evacuates Indian, Sri Lankan & Nepalese Nationals from Iran
In a significant move, the Indian government has evacuated 281 Indian, 3 Sri Lankan, and 2 Nepalese nationals from war-torn Iran. The evacuees arrived in New Delhi on a special flight from Mashhad, a city in Iran, at 1500 hours on June 24. This development comes as a relief to the citizens who were stranded in the crisis-hit country.
According to MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, the evacuation was a part of Operation Sindhu, which has so far seen the evacuation of a total of 2576 Indian nationals from Iran. The operation was launched by the Indian government to ensure the safe return of its citizens from Iran, which has been grappling with a violent conflict between government forces and separatist groups.
The recent tensions in Iran have left many foreign nationals, including Indians, in a precarious situation. The Indian government has been working tirelessly to evacuate its citizens from the country and has been in close contact with the Iranian authorities to ensure a smooth evacuation process.
In a statement, the MEA Spokesperson said, “They arrived in New Delhi on a special flight from Mashhad at 1500 hrs on 24 June. A total of 281 Indian nationals, 3 Sri Lankan nationals, and 2 Nepalese nationals were evacuated.” He added that the evacuees were provided with necessary assistance and support during their journey back to India.
The Indian government’s efforts to evacuate its citizens from Iran have been widely appreciated by the international community. The evacuation operation has been a testament to India’s commitment to protecting the interests of its citizens abroad and ensuring their safety and security.
The conflict in Iran has been ongoing for several years, with various groups, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI), engaged in a bitter struggle for power. The situation has been exacerbated by the economic sanctions imposed by the United States and other Western countries, which have severely impacted Iran’s economy and led to widespread protests and unrest.
Despite the challenges, the Indian government has remained committed to evacuating its citizens from Iran and has been working closely with the Iranian authorities to ensure a safe and smooth evacuation process. The government has also been providing necessary assistance and support to the evacuees, including providing them with food, shelter, and medical care.
The evacuation of Indian, Sri Lankan, and Nepalese nationals from Iran is a significant development in the ongoing crisis. It highlights the Indian government’s commitment to protecting the interests of its citizens abroad and ensuring their safety and security. The government’s efforts to evacuate its citizens from Iran have been widely appreciated by the international community, and the successful evacuation of 281 Indian, 3 Sri Lankan, and 2 Nepalese nationals is a testament to India’s diplomatic prowess.
As the situation in Iran continues to unfold, it is likely that the Indian government will continue to play a key role in evacuating its citizens from the country. The government’s commitment to protecting the interests of its citizens abroad is unwavering, and it is likely that India will continue to work closely with the Iranian authorities to ensure a safe and smooth evacuation process.
