Tehran/New Delhi, June 24: The Indian Embassy in Iran has begun winding down its evacuation efforts under Operation Sindhu following the announcement of a ceasefire in the region. Launched in response to the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, the mission prioritized the safety of Indian nationals caught in the crossfire.
In a statement shared on X, the Embassy announced the closure of its contact desk for registering new names for evacuation. “The Government of India continues to monitor the situation closely and will reassess evacuation plans if security conditions deteriorate again,” the Embassy stated.
Indians who had planned to travel to Mashhad for evacuation have been advised to remain where they are and stay updated via official advisories. Those already in Mashhad and staying in Embassy-arranged accommodations are requested to shift to Sadr Hotel, as other hotel bookings will be released. The Embassy will retain rooms at Sadr Hotel until June 26 to give citizens time to confirm that conditions have stabilized.
Communication lines, including the Embassy’s Telegram channel and emergency helplines, will remain operational for the next few days to assist those in need.
Operation Sindhu was launched as a high-priority initiative to ensure the safe return of Indian nationals. On June 17, 110 Indian students were evacuated from northern Iran and safely transported to Armenia before flying to New Delhi.
On Tuesday, a special flight from Mashhad brought home 281 Indians, along with three Sri Lankans and two Nepalese nationals. Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita received them at the airport.
So far, 2,576 individuals have been evacuated from Iran, and an additional 594 from Israel as the operation continues in phases across the conflict-affected regions.
