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'Thank The Govt & People Of Armenia': EAM S. Jaishankar Expresses Gratitude To Yerevan For Facilitating Evacuation Of Over 550 Indian Nationals From Iran
24htopnews | March 16, 2026 7:09 PM CST

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar thanked Armenia for helping evacuate over 550 Indian nationals from Iran amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. The first batch of students and pilgrims landed in Delhi safely via Armenia and Dubai. India continues to assist its citizens in Iran, providing safe transit, visas, and guidance amid security concerns.

Brussels: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday thanked the Armenian government and people for facilitating the safe evacuation of over 550 Indian nationals from Iran.

EAM S Jaishankar's Tweet

"Thank the Government and the people of Armenia for facilitating the safe evacuation of over 550 Indian nationals from Iran so far. Appreciate their support in these challenging times," EAM Jaishankar posted on X.

EAM Jaishankar's statement comes amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which erupted following US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, which killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and top military officials. In response, Iran launched drone and missile attacks targeting the US and Israel, regional capitals and allied forces in West Asia.


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