India, June 21 -- The first of three chartered evacuation flights carrying Indian nationals, mostly students, from conflict-hit Iran arrived in Delhi late Friday night, following Iran's decision to ease airspace restrictions for the operation. Those on board had earlier been moved from Tehran to safer locations. A senior Iranian diplomat said more flights could be scheduled in the coming days to help other Indians return home, as the conflict with Israel and ongoing missile exchanges continue.

The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association released a statement after the flight landed, saying,"Mahan Air evacuation flight from Mashhad, Iran, carrying 290 students, the majority of whom are from Kashmir has landed safely in New Delhi just now. H...