The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has issued an urgent advisory urging all Indian nationals in Iran to depart immediately due to escalating security concerns and potential military developments.
The Indian Embassy in Tehran stressed that citizens should use any available means of transport, including commercial flights, to exit the country safely.
Approximately 10,000 Indians are believed to reside in Iran, including students, pilgrims, businesspeople, and tourists.
The advisory also urged Indian nationals and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) to exercise caution, avoid areas of protests or demonstrations, stay in regular contact with the Indian Embassy, and monitor local media for updates.
The warning comes amid growing regional tensions, including fears of a possible U.S. strike on Tehran and ongoing unrest within the country.
Several other nations have issued similar advisories to their citizens.
India’s move precedes Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s planned visit to Israel later this week, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described as an opportunity to strengthen cooperation against what he calls “radical” adversaries.
Despite close ties with Israel, India maintains strong diplomatic and economic relations with Gulf countries and Tehran, including cooperation on Iran’s Chabahar Port, a strategic trade route to Afghanistan.
The embassy advised citizens to keep travel and identity documents accessible and maintain regular contact with consular officials as the situation develops.
