Operation Sindhu

Operation Sindhu

India’s most recent operation to rescue its citizens is Operation Sindhu, launched to evacuate Indian nationals from Iran amid the escalating Iran-Israel conflict in June 2025.

First Evacuation Flight: On June 19, 2025, a special IndiGo flight carrying 110 Indian nationals, primarily students from Jammu & Kashmir, landed in New Delhi from Yerevan, Armenia. These students were evacuated from northern Iran via road to Armenia due to the conflict.

Other Recent Rescue Operations:

• Operation Sindhu follows India’s history of successful missions like Operation Ganga (Ukraine, 2022) and Operation Kaveri (Sudan, 2023), showcasing its expertise in crisis evacuations.