{"id":138577,"date":"2025-06-19T20:25:33","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T14:55:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indusvalleytimes.com\/news\/?p=138577"},"modified":"2025-06-19T21:29:44","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T15:59:44","slug":"india-launches-operation-sindhu-amid-escalating-iran-israel-tensions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indusvalleytimes.com\/news\/india-launches-operation-sindhu-amid-escalating-iran-israel-tensions\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a0India Launches Operation Sindhu Amid Escalating Iran-Israel Tensions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"caps\"><strong>By Our Correspondent<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New Delhi, June 19 :<\/strong> In response to the evolving situation between Iran and Israel, the Indian Government has launched Operation Sindhu to ensure the safety of its citizens. This is following a series of advisories issued earlier by the Indian Embassy in Tehran, efforts are now underway to relocate Indian nationals, including students, from high-risk zones to safer areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the operation, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that 110 Indian students were evacuated from northern Iran on 17th June 2025. They were assisted by the Indian Embassy in safely crossing into Armenia by road, under the supervision of Indian missions in both Iran and Armenia. The students then traveled to Yerevan, the Armenian capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the morning of 19th June, the students arrived in New Delhi, where they were received by the Minister of State, Kirti Vardhan Singh. The Indian Government expressed its deep appreciation to the Governments of Iran and Armenia for their cooperation in facilitating the evacuation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MEA also stated, \u201cIndia accords the highest priority to the safety and security of its nationals abroad. As part of the ongoing operation, our Embassy in Iran continues to assist large numbers of Indian citizens in relocating from areas affected by hostilities to safer zones, with the aim of evacuating them through feasible routes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MEA has also advised all Indian nationals currently in Iran and Israel to remain in close contact with the respective Indian Embassies for timely updates and assistance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Our Correspondent New Delhi, June 19 : In response to the evolving situation between Iran and Israel, the Indian Government has launched Operation Sindhu to ensure the safety 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