India to help in evacuating Nepalese and Sri Lankan nationals from Iran

Following formal requests from the Governments of Nepal and Sri Lanka, the Indian Embassy in Tehran on Saturday said that it will now extend its evacuation efforts under Operation Sindhu to include citizens from both neighbouring countries.

The decision comes amid Iran's ongoing conflict with Israel entering the ninth day.

Operation Sindhu was launched by the Indian government in response to the deteriorating situation in Iran and to evacuate Indian naionals to safer places. So far, 517 Indian nationals have been evacuated via special flights and border movements, with efforts continuing to bring a total of 1,000 Indian nationals.

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The Indian Embassy said that Nepalese and Sri Lankan nationals currently in Iran who wish to be evacuated should immediately contact the Embassy through its dedicated Telegram channel or via emergency helpline numbers.

The contact numbers shared for urgent coordination are:
+98 9010144557,
+98 9128109115, and
+98 9128109109.

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On request of the Governments of Nepal and Sri Lanka, the Indian Embassy’s evacuation efforts in Iran will also cover Citizens of Nepal and Sri Lanka. https://t.co/eHIOhmNN7M

— India in Iran (@India_in_Iran) June 21, 2025