Over 4,400 Indian nationals evacuated from Iran, Israel in 19 special flights so far: MEA
Over 4,400 Indian nationals evacuated from Iran, Israel in 19 special flights so far: MEA
NEW DELHI: (Jun 27) India has so far evacuated more than 4,400 Indian nationals from Iran and Israel in 19 special flights under Operation Sindhu launched on June 18 to bring home its citizens amid an ongoing conflict between the two countries, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
The evacuated Indian nationals included "more than 1,500 women and 500 children", the MEA said in a statement on Friday.
"The government of India is deeply committed to the safety and well-being of its citizens abroad. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guidance, Operation Sindhu is another demonstration of this commitment," it said.
