Operation Sindhu

Operation Sindhu

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{{Infobox operational plan
{{Infobox operational plan
| name = Operation Sindhu
| name = Operation Sindhu
| partof = the [[Iran–Israel war]]
| partof = the [[Twelve-Day War]]
| scope = Humanitarian relief
| scope = Humanitarian relief
| planned_by = [[Ministry of External Affairs (India)|Ministry of External Affairs]]
| planned_by = [[Ministry of External Affairs (India)|Ministry of External Affairs]]
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| injuries = None
| injuries = None
}}
}}
The '''Operation Sindhu''' is an evacuation operation launched by India to evacuate Indian nationals from [[Iran]] following the escalation of the [[Iran–Israel war]].{{Cite web |title='অপারেশন সিন্ধু' |url=https://www.aaroananda.com/story/latest-news/breaking-news/india-launches-operation-sindhu-to-evacuate-indian-nationals-from-iran-june-18-2025/10722740 |access-date=18 June 2025 |website=aaroananda.com |language=bn}}{{Cite web |date=18 June 2025 |title=India launches 'Operation Sindhu' as it evacuates Indian students stranded in Iran |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/iranisrael-tensions-india-launches-operation-sindhu-as-it-evacuates-indian-students-stranded-in-iran-101750259481690.html |website=Hindustan Times}}{{Cite web |title=India Launches 'Operation Sindhu' To Rescue Stranded Citizens From War-Hit Iran |url=https://www.news18.com/india/india-launches-operation-sindhu-to-rescue-stranded-citizens-from-war-hit-iran-9392636.html |access-date=18 June 2025 |website=News18 |language=en}}{{cite web |author1=Anirban Bhaumik |title=Operation Sindhu: India Begins Evacuation from Israel Amid Iran Conflict Escalation |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/under-operation-sindhu-india-to-evacuate-its-nationals-from-israel-amid-escalating-tension-with-iran-3593957 |website=Deccan Herald |access-date=20 June 2025 |language=en-in}}
The '''Operation Sindhu''' is an evacuation operation launched by India to evacuate Indian nationals from [[Iran]] following the escalation of the [[Twelve-Day War]].{{Cite web |title='অপারেশন সিন্ধু' |url=https://www.aaroananda.com/story/latest-news/breaking-news/india-launches-operation-sindhu-to-evacuate-indian-nationals-from-iran-june-18-2025/10722740 |access-date=18 June 2025 |website=aaroananda.com |language=bn}}{{Cite web |date=18 June 2025 |title=India launches 'Operation Sindhu' as it evacuates Indian students stranded in Iran |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/iranisrael-tensions-india-launches-operation-sindhu-as-it-evacuates-indian-students-stranded-in-iran-101750259481690.html |website=Hindustan Times}}{{Cite web |title=India Launches 'Operation Sindhu' To Rescue Stranded Citizens From War-Hit Iran |url=https://www.news18.com/india/india-launches-operation-sindhu-to-rescue-stranded-citizens-from-war-hit-iran-9392636.html |access-date=18 June 2025 |website=News18 |language=en}}{{cite web |author1=Anirban Bhaumik |title=Operation Sindhu: India Begins Evacuation from Israel Amid Iran Conflict Escalation |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/under-operation-sindhu-india-to-evacuate-its-nationals-from-israel-amid-escalating-tension-with-iran-3593957 |website=Deccan Herald |access-date=20 June 2025 |language=en-in}}


== Background ==
== Background ==
On 13 June, [[Israel]] struck Iranian nuclear sites across [[Iran]], prompting response from [[Iran]]. This marked a major escalation and the beginning of the [[Iran–Israel war]]. Both countries launched missile and drone strikes upon one another resulting in Indian students becoming stuck in the midst of the conflict.{{Cite news |date=18 June 2025 |title=Israel-Iran conflict: 'We are scared', Indian students desperately await evacuation; 110 already rescued |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/israel-iran-conflict-we-are-scared-indian-students-desperately-await-evacuation-110-already-rescued/articleshow/121910468.cms |access-date=18 June 2025 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}
On 13 June, [[Israel]] struck Iranian nuclear sites across [[Iran]], prompting response from [[Iran]]. This marked a major escalation and the beginning of the [[Twelve-Day War]]. Both countries launched missile and drone strikes upon one another resulting in Indian students becoming stuck in the midst of the conflict.{{Cite news |date=18 June 2025 |title=Israel-Iran conflict: 'We are scared', Indian students desperately await evacuation; 110 already rescued |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/israel-iran-conflict-we-are-scared-indian-students-desperately-await-evacuation-110-already-rescued/articleshow/121910468.cms |access-date=18 June 2025 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}


== Routes ==
== Routes ==