India evacuates 5,945 nationals from Israel, Iran, Syria and Iraq

Keeping in view their safety and security, the government has evacuated 5,945 Indian nationals from Israel, Iran, Syria and Iraq in the Middle East during the last three years, the Centre informed the Parliament on Friday.

These evacuation operations include ‘Operation Ajay’ in Israel in 2023 and ‘Operation Sindhu’ in Iran and Israel in 2025, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, said in a written response to a



query in Lok Sabha.

“Government also undertook a special humanitarian airlift of mortal remains of 45 deceased Indian nationals, who lost their lives in a tragic fire incident in Kuwait in 2024, which included three citizens of Uttar Pradesh,” he said.

The Union minister said the government “closely monitors” any developing adverse situations worldwide, including the Middle Eastern region.