India conducted an evacuation of its citizens from Iran over the weekend of April 18-19, 2026, as regional military tensions escalated. The group included all family members of Indian diplomats stationed in the country, according to official statements.
The evacuation was organized by Indian authorities to ensure the safety of its nationals. Those returning traveled by road to a border crossing, facing long waits before being able to exit Iran and return to India.
The operation took advantage of a reported brief pause in active hostilities in the region. The Indian government has not released the exact number of citizens evacuated in this batch but confirmed all diplomatic dependents who wished to leave were successfully brought home.
