New Delhi: The Indian government has successfully evacuated hundreds of its citizens from Iran amidst escalating tensions in the region. A special flight carrying 290 Indian nationals landed safely in New Delhi, bringing the total number of evacuees to 1,117 under Operation Sindhu. This marks the fifth batch of Indians evacuated from Iran as part of the ongoing operation.

The evacuees, mostly students, expressed immense gratitude to the Indian government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for their safe return. Many described a week of fear amidst missile attacks in Tehran and praised the efforts of the government and embassy officials. The evacuees shared their experiences of the tense situation in Iran, with some describing the fear they faced due to missile firing and others thanking the government for bringing them back home.

The evacuation comes after Israeli airstrikes targeted a significant nuclear facility in Iran's Isfahan province. ANI reports that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that a centrifuge manufacturing workshop was hit, but there were no radiological impacts. Despite the tensions, the Indian government has been working tirelessly to ensure the safety of its citizens abroad, and the successful evacuation is a testament to these efforts.

In total, the Indian government has evacuated 1,117 citizens from Iran, with many more potentially still stranded. The government is likely to continue its efforts to bring back its citizens, ensuring their safety and well-being amidst the escalating tensions in the region.

With inputs from ANI