Tehran – Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued a strict advisory urging all Indian nationals in Tehran to leave the city immediately. The directive applies regardless of visa type, and the MEA emphasized the need to move to safer locations as quickly as possible. The ministry also advised Indians not to be accompanied by foreign nationals during the evacuation process.
The advisory comes in the wake of a stern warning from the Israeli Defense Minister, who stated that residents of Tehran may have to “pay the price” for Iran’s recent attacks. In light of this threat, India has taken urgent steps to ensure the safety of its citizens.
The Indian government has reportedly decided to evacuate students enrolled in various universities through the Armenian border. With Iran’s borders currently open, officials expect the evacuation process to proceed without major obstacles. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has already held discussions with his Armenian counterpart to coordinate the effort, which is expected to be executed swiftly.
The initial focus will be on evacuating students stranded in Tehran. Earlier, students had informed the MEA about the deteriorating security situation and urged for the evacuation process to be expedited. Many reported missile and bomb strikes near their accommodation, disruption of basic utilities like drinking water, and challenges in internet connectivity, which affected the timely receipt of official communications.
Reports indicate that a large number of Indians remain trapped in various cities across Iran, with over 1,500 of them being students.
