Iran reopens skies for Indian evacuation

21-Jun-2025

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Iran has opened its airspace exclusively for Indian flights to evacuate its students stranded in the country amid its hostilities with Israel.

Under India's evacuation program, Operation Sindhu, Mahan Air chartered flights from Mashhad have been arranged to bring approximately 1,000 Indians back home. The first of these flights will land in Delhi tonight.

“We have scheduled these chartered flights for the Indians who want to get out,” authorities confirmed, emphasising that the operation is aimed at ensuring the safety of Indian nationals amid escalating regional tensions.