Indian Students in Iran Plead for Evacuation Amid Rising Tensions

As tensions rise in the Middle East, Indian students stranded in Iran are expressing their fears and anxieties, urging the Indian government for evacuation. With limited resources and communication challenges, these students are facing a precarious situation. They are calling for immediate assistance to ensure their safety until the situation stabilizes. The distress felt by both students and their families back home adds to the urgency of their plea. Read on to learn more about their plight and the current conditions they are enduring.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 2, 2026, 17:32 IST

Students in Distress

Isfahan (Iran): A wave of fear has enveloped numerous Indian students stranded in Iran as tensions escalate in the Middle East. Many are urgently requesting assistance from the Indian government for evacuation or relocation to safer areas.

Fatima, a student at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, reported that approximately 25 to 30 Indian students are currently in the region, living in a state of constant anxiety.

She stated, "There are about 25 to 30 of us here, and we sincerely urge the government to either relocate us to a safe location or facilitate our return to our families in India until the situation improves."

Fatima explained that their academic obligations had prevented them from leaving sooner. "We had to remain here due to university commitments. We didn't want to, but classes, exams, and hospital shifts made it unavoidable," she added.

The university administration has informed first- and second-year students that their upcoming semester will be conducted online, allowing them the choice to either stay in Iran or return home and come back in April for exams. However, final-year students must continue attending daily hospital shifts.

Fatima mentioned, "They have advised us to stay safe in the dorms and avoid going outside. Additionally, they are pressuring us to move to another dormitory, insisting we vacate our current accommodations day and night."

She further noted that many students are not on campus but are staying indoors in residential facilities, relying on limited resources.

"We are not on campus right now; we are at home, making do with whatever supplies we have. We are sharing what we can with friends and eating what little we have. The shops are closed, and we can't even order online. We are advised not to go outside," she explained.

Communication with families back in India has also become increasingly challenging due to internet disruptions.

"It's very difficult for those with internet access to reach their families. Those without internet or VPN are forced to make rare international calls, resulting in limited communication with our parents," she said.

Describing the tense environment, Fatima reported hearing explosions nearby, although the exact location was unclear. "It happened close to the campus, but some say it was farther away. We are unsure of the exact location, but it feels very close to us," she remarked.

"I am currently in Isfahan, Iran. Given the current circumstances, even while staying in the dormitory, we do not feel safe at all. There is no sense of security here. We hear many explosions around us, leading to panic and uncertainty," she added.

She also expressed concern for their families back home, stating, "Parents are more worried than we are, constantly monitoring the situation through news updates. They are even more frightened than we are."

With the security situation remaining precarious, the stranded students are calling on Indian authorities to take immediate action to ensure their safety until stability returns to the region.