India, June 19 -- The arrival of the first evacuation flight from Iran in New Delhi on Thursday morning brought a glimmer of hope to anxious families waiting desperately for news of their loved ones.

For those left behind, every passing moment is filled with worry and fear, urging the Indian government to accelerate efforts to bring their children home safely.

A couple from Richmond Town in Bengaluru, whose daughter is studying medicine at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, spoke to PTI Videos about their mounting distress.

Imran Mehdi, father of Fareehy Mehdi, said that a blast had occurred dangerously close to where his daughter was staying just days ago.

"My daughter does not know how to survive in war-like situations. She is p...