Operation Sindhu: Bringing Indians Home from Middle East Drama

Operation Sindhu reflects India's strategic evacuation efforts amid escalating Israel-Iran tensions, with 604 nationals evacuated via Jordan and Egypt by June 23, 2025, following airspace closures due to recent missile exchanges, including Iran's retaliatory strikes after U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

The first batch of 161 evacuees arriving in New Delhi at 01:19 IST on June 24, 2025, highlights India's diplomatic coordination, involving key figures like S. Jaishankar, who has a history of managing complex international negotiations, such as the India-U.S. Civil Nuclear Agreement.

This operation extends beyond India, with Nepal and Sri Lanka requesting assistance, suggesting a regional humanitarian response to the Middle East conflict.