New Delhi/Leh: As tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East amid the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, 90 students from the Kashmir Valley are set to arrive in New Delhi tonight from Armenia as part of an evacuation operation facilitated by the Government of India. Visuals from Zvartnots International Airport in Armenia, shared by the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association, show the students preparing to board their flight home.

On Monday, the Indian Embassy in Tehran said it had made arrangements for evacuation and requested universities to permit Indian students to leave.

Meanwhile, authorities in the Union Territory of Ladakh have announced the establishment of a dedicated control room in Leh to assist families of students and residents stranded in Iran.

"In view of the current situation in the Middle East, the district administration has established a dedicated control room at the Deputy Commissioner's office Leh to assist families of students and residents of Leh who are currently stranded in Iran," an official order said.

The administration has also activated a 24/7 helpline to collect details and offer assistance. The public can reach out via landline at 01982-252049 or mobile at 9149909251 for support.