MEA: 280,000 People Returned to India from West Asia Since February 28
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280,000 Indians Return from West Asia Amid Escalating Conflict: MEA
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News18•19-03-2026, 16:45
280,000 Indians Return from West Asia Amid Escalating Conflict: MEA
•Around 280,000 people have returned to India from West Asia since February 28, as conflict escalates in the region.
•Despite airspace restrictions in some countries, overall flight situation is improving with additional flights operating.
•Kuwait and Bahrain airspaces remain closed; special non-scheduled flights are operating from Saudi Arabia to India.
•Iran has virtually closed the Strait of Hormuz due to the conflict, impacting global energy supply.
•15 Indian crew members rescued from MT SAFESEA VISHNU incident in Iraq have left for India; repatriation of one deceased national's remains is underway.