The ongoing Israel-Iran conflict has once again revealed a little-known fact to many Indians: over 1,500 Indian students, mostly pursuing medical education, are currently in Iran. They are spread across multiple cities, not just in Tehran. The Indian government has assured their safety, pledging to move them to safer zones and, eventually, evacuate them via neighbouring countries. This situation is eerily reminiscent of 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine. That war brought home the reality that thousands of Indian students were studying medicine in Ukraine. The Indian government responded commendably with Operation Ganga, airlifting students to safety. But while the evacuations may have been successful, we have failed to address the root cause that continues to drive........

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