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Operation Sindhu Success! 110 Indian Students Evacuated from Iran Amid Israel Crisis – Heroic Details of Their Escape
New Delhi, India, June 18, 2025 – India pulled off a bold rescue mission, bringing 110 students from Iran’s Isfahan University to safety in Delhi under Operation Sindhu. As Israel and Iran edge closer to conflict, the students landed at Indira Gandhi International Airport, met by relieved families. Here’s how it happened.
The Rescue Mission
The operation was swift:
- On June 17, the students were moved by road from Isfahan to Armenia, guided by Indian embassies in Tehran and Yerevan.
- A special flight left Yerevan’s Zvartnots Airport at 2:55 p.m. IST on June 18, reaching Delhi by early morning.
- A ministry official said, “We worked round the clock to get them home.”
The plan worked smoothly.
Students’ Tough Days
The students faced fear:
- Many hid in dorm basements as air raid sirens echoed daily in Isfahan, a city hit by Israeli strikes.
- Embassy alerts urged them to stay safe, keeping their nerves on edge.
- A student said, “We barely slept, just prayed for rescue.”
Their relief is immense.
Why It Matters
The mission stands out:
- India was among the first to evacuate citizens from Iran, showing quick action.
- Isfahan, with its nuclear sites, was a high-risk zone during the strikes.
- This sets a path to bring home over 5,000 Indians still in Iran.
The effort shows India’s resolve.
What’s Next for Students
Support is ready:
- Doctors are checking the students’ health, ensuring they’re safe after the ordeal.
- Counselors are helping them cope with the stress of their escape.
- Universities are setting up online classes to keep their studies on track.
Their future is secure.
World’s Actions
Others respond differently:
- The U.S. and UK told their citizens to stay put and avoid travel in Iran.
- China moved only its diplomats’ families out, leaving others behind.
- An X post read, “India’s Sindhu op is a model—others are lagging.”
India leads the way.
