Indian Embassy Urges Nationals to Leave Iran Amid Escalating Conflict
Advisory Issued for Indian Nationals in Iran
Israeli security forces examine a fragment of an intercepted Iranian missile in northern Israel, early on Monday. (Photo:PTI/AP)
Dubai, June 8: The Indian Embassy in Iran has released a new advisory urging Indian citizens to refrain from traveling to the country and advising those already there to depart as soon as possible using available transport options.
In its recent communication, the Embassy of India in Tehran stated, "Considering the recent developments in the region, we reiterate our previous advice for all Indian nationals to avoid any travel to Iran. Those currently in Iran are also encouraged to leave the country by any available means of transport."
This advisory is directed at all Indian citizens in Iran, including students, businesspeople, pilgrims, and tourists. It marks the eighth advisory issued by India since the onset of the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel.
— India in Iran (@India_in_Iran) June 8, 2026
This advisory comes in light of rising tensions in the Middle East, following new retaliatory strikes exchanged between Israel and Iran early Monday, which have heightened concerns of a broader regional conflict.
Israel conducted strikes on central and western Iran in retaliation for missile attacks from Tehran, leading Iran to respond with a series of assaults in the most significant escalation of hostilities since a ceasefire was established on April 8.
Iranian state media reported explosions in cities such as Isfahan, Karaj, Tabriz, and Tehran, although further details were not immediately available. A witness in Tehran reported hearing at least one significant explosion west of the capital.
In response to the Israeli strikes, Iran has closed the airspace around Imam Khomeini International Airport, the main airport in the country.
Officials have not disclosed specific targets or provided details on any damage caused. Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed that Israel utilized air-launched ballistic missiles in the attack, though no further details were given.
Reports from semi-official news agencies Fars and Mehr indicated that Israeli strikes targeted a petrochemical facility in Mahshahr, located in Khuzestan province, but details regarding the extent of the damage remain unclear.
The Israeli military later confirmed the attack on the petrochemical plant.
Explosions were also reported in central Israel as air defense systems attempted to intercept incoming Iranian missiles.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced that it had targeted two military bases in Israel as part of Operation Nasr, or "Victory," stating that these attacks were a response to Israeli strikes on radar sites across three locations in Iran.
Tehran had issued warnings of retaliation on Sunday after Israel conducted strikes in southern Beirut without prior notice, despite a request from Washington for restraint.
The White House has not yet responded to inquiries regarding the Israeli strikes or whether they were coordinated with the United States.
A senior U.S. official revealed that President Donald Trump had contacted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him to refrain from immediate retaliation following the Iranian missile attack.
The official, who requested anonymity due to the private nature of the conversation, indicated that Trump believed he had persuaded Netanyahu to exercise patience.
Earlier, Trump expressed to a Fox News Channel reporter his desire for Iran to cease missile attacks and return to negotiations.
In a conversation with the Financial Times prior to the Israeli strikes, Trump asserted that he dictated the terms under which Netanyahu should conduct the war.
"He won't have any choice," Trump stated in a telephone interview. "I call the shots. I call all the shots. He (Netanyahu) doesn't call the shots."
"We're very close. I would say an agreement would be signed on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday of this coming week. And now this takes place," he added.
Monday marked the 100th day of the Iran war, which commenced on February 28 when Israel and the United States eliminated Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several other high-ranking Iranian officials.