Operation Sindhu: 3,170 Indians evacuated from conflict-hit Israel, Iran; Sri Lankan & Nepalese nationals also rescued
Tuesday, 24 June 2025 () India successfully evacuated over 1,100 citizens from Iran and Israel. This evacuation was amidst rising tensions. Operation Sindhu brought back a total of 3,170 Indians. Evacuees from Israel were transported via Jordan and Egypt. Chartered flights from Amman and special flights from Mashhad facilitated the return. The conflict between Israel and Iran prompted this swift action by India.
Delhi: In the middle of the Israel-Iran conflict, the Indian government started ‘Operation Sindhu’ to bring back Indian citizens safely. On Monday, 293 Indians were successfully brought back home from Iran. The mission is part of ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of those stuck due to the...
Explosions have rocked the Israeli port city of Eilat, following a sudden missile and drone attack allegedly launched by Iran-backed Houthi fighters from Yemen. Sirens blared and fireballs lit up the night sky as Israeli air defenses attempted to intercept the incoming threats. The Houthi escalation marks a dangerous new front in the Middle East conflict, directly targeting Israeli territory far from Gaza or Lebanon. This video captures unfiltered visuals of the aftermath, impact sites, and emergency response on the ground.
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Israel launched an airstrike on Syrian tanks approaching the Druze-dominated Sweida region, releasing chilling footage of the attack. The IDF says the strike was a defensive measure to protect the Druze minority and deter threats near Israel's border. Defense Minister Katz warned Syria against escalation. The move follows intense clashes in Sweida that killed over 80, including civilians. Israel has reiterated its vow to prevent hostile forces from gaining a foothold in southern Syria amid growing regional instability.
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Weeks after the Israel–Iran ceasefire, Iran's Defense Minister General Nasirzadeh has declared deep distrust in the truce, warning of serious retaliation if Israel resumes military operations. In a statement to Turkey, Iran reaffirmed its readiness to respond decisively. As Iran rebuilds its war-damaged infrastructure and ramps up its nuclear program, tensions are rising again. Footage released shows Iranian generals inspecting missile stockpiles and aerospace bases. Meanwhile, President Masoud Pezeshkian is visiting war victims as Iran prepares for what it calls “the next phase” of resistance.
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Egypt blocks activists from march to Gaza to draw attention to humanitarian crisis
Egypt says its side of the Rafah crossing remains open, but access to the Strip has been blocked since Israel seized the Palestinian side as part of its war with Hamas.
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