Tensions in Iran haven’t dimmed India’s resolve to safeguard its citizens. The Azerbaijan route has ferried over 300 nationals home, including 189 students, with Ambassador Abhay Kumar personally welcoming the concluding batch.
Baku embassy’s X post lauded the mission’s success since March 6, a lifeline amid Iran’s aviation blackout post February 28 US-Israel strikes. Civilian skies stayed grounded, pivoting rescues to land borders.
Total evacuations hit 2,361 per MEA’s Jaiswal: 2,060 via Armenia, 301 through Azerbaijan, encompassing 1,041 students plus three from other nations. Precision and speed defined the campaign.
Boosting optimism, Iran’s authority greenlit Mashhad international flights from Monday. Airports will phase in services upon clearances, mending connectivity fractures.
Negotiations with America show glimmers, reports say, but Parliament head Ghalibaf vows preparedness. Ceasefire lapses April 22; diplomacy pairs with defense readiness against rivals.
These triumphs affirm India’s consular prowess, turning peril into passage. Ambassador’s meet-and-greet encapsulated national solidarity. With flights rebooting, the evacuation saga nears closure, though shadows of conflict linger.
