Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Discusses Evacuation of Students from Iran

Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has announced the evacuation of students studying in Iran due to safety concerns. The students will be transported to Armenia and then returned to India. Abdullah confirmed his ongoing communication with the Ministry of External Affairs, emphasizing the prioritization of students from high-risk areas like Tehran and Isfahan. Initially, the plan was to move them to Qom, but due to airport closures, land routes are now being utilized. This development highlights the government's efforts to ensure the safety of its citizens abroad.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 18, 2025, 11:53 IST

Evacuation Plans for Students in Iran

On Tuesday, Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced that students from the Union Territory studying in Iran are being transported to Armenia, from where they will be brought back to India.

Abdullah mentioned that he is in constant communication with the Ministry of External Affairs. He spoke with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who assured him that the evacuation would prioritize students from the most dangerous areas, particularly Tehran and Isfahan.

Initially, the plan was to relocate the students to the relatively safer region of Qom. However, due to the closure of airports and ports in Iran, the students are now being taken via land routes to Armenia, from where they will return to India.