Families of Indian diplomats and students stranded in Iran have returned to India after crossing into Azerbaijan and Armenia during a pause in hostilities, officials confirmed on April 19. The evacuations were coordinated by the Indian embassy in Tehran in liaison with the Iranian government, taking advantage of a two-week US-Iran ceasefire announced on April 8. The successful withdrawal, which included the last batch crossing the Azerbaijan border on April 18, underscores the ongoing volatility in Iran and the diplomatic effort required to secure the safe exit of Indian nationals.