UPDATE: Over 3,400 Indians Evacuated from Iran Amid Ceasefire Calm Under Operation Sindhu

India has been continuing its evacuation efforts under Operation Sindhu even as tensions have eased following a ceasefire between Iran and Israel.

A special flight from Mashhad landed in New Delhi at 00:01 hrs on June 26, carrying 272 Indian nationals and 3 Nepalese citizens.

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This latest mission brings the total number of Indian nationals repatriated from Iran to 3,426, according to External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.

Launched in the immediate aftermath of the US-Israel strikes on Iranian nuclear and military infrastructure, Operation Sindhu was rolled out to ensure the safe return of Indian citizens amid fears of escalation. 

Earlier phases of the operation also included airlifts from other affected regions, including Israel and Qatar.

The Indian government has maintained that the safety and well-being of its nationals remains its topmost priority during ongoing regional instability. 

Coordination between Indian missions in Tehran and Mashhad continues to facilitate logistics and documentation for those seeking repatriation.

With the truce holding for now, India is using the window to expedite final rounds of evacuations.