New Delhi, March 16 -- Armenia has helped India in the safe evacuation of more than 550 Indian nationals who were stuck in Iran.

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Monday expressed gratitude to the Government and people of Armenia for facilitating the safe evacuation of over 550 Indian nationals from Iran so far. ''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,'' Dr Jaishankar said on X.

Indian nationals, including students, pilgrims, and business professionals, have been travelling by road from various cities in Iran across the border into Armenia. From Armenia, the evacuees have been boarding...