India ramps up evacuations: From Iran to Israel, Indians head home amid Middle East unrest
Evacuation Process Initiated: India Commences Removals from Israel Following Iran, signaling potential expansion of conflict
Hey there! Here's the scoop on the latest from India's foreign affairs. In the face of escalating tensions and potential conflict in the Middle East, India has launched Operation Sindhu to bring its citizens back home.
First off, Operation Sindhu was originally geared towards evacuating over 1,000 Indian students and others stuck in Iran. But with the situation in Israel heating up, the evacuation effort is expanding. Over 38,000 Indians, including caregivers, diamond traders, students, and more, call Israel home.
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has put out a call for these residents to register with the embassy in Tel Aviv if they wish to return home. The evacuation plan involves a two-step process: travel from Israel to neighboring countries, followed by a flight back to India. The embassy has set up a dedicated control room for assistance during the evacuation process.
Operation Sindhu has already seen some success with over 500 Indians evacuated from Iran as of June 21, 2025, including residents from Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, and West Bengal.
This move comes on the heels of an Iranian missile attack on a hospital in Beersheba, Israel, injuring around 40 people. The tension is high, and Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is reportedly being called for 'elimination'. Naturally, this has prompted calls for Indian citizens in Israel to stay vigilant and heed safety guidelines issued by local authorities.
In short, Operation Sindhu is full steam ahead, with evacuations both in Iran and now Israel, as India focuses on ensuring the safety of its citizens amid the unfolding Middle East crisis. Stay tuned for updates on this developing situation!
In response to the mounting tensions and potential conflicts in the Middle East, the Indian finance ministry has allocated additional funds for Operation Sindhu, an evacuation effort aimed at bringing Indian citizens back home from both Iran and Israel. As the political landscape of the region continues to change due to war-and-conflicts and general-news events, it is crucial for the Indian market to stay informed about the safety of its citizens abroad. Following the Iranian missile attack on a hospital in Beersheba, Israel, the Indian embassy in Tel Aviv has called on caregivers, diamond traders, students, and other resident Indians to register for evacuation, as the situation in Israel escalates.
