India Urges Nationals to Leave Iran Amid US-Iran Ceasefire Developments
Urgent Advisory for Indian Nationals in Iran
Tehran: On Wednesday, India issued a strong recommendation for its citizens in Iran to leave the country promptly, utilizing only the routes advised by the embassy, despite a recent ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran.
The Indian Embassy in Tehran reiterated its advisory from April 7, 2026, urging Indian nationals still present in Iran to exit as soon as possible, coordinating with the embassy and adhering to the suggested travel paths.
The embassy emphasized that individuals should not attempt to approach any international land borders without prior consultation and coordination with them, providing emergency contact information in the advisory.
This advisory was released shortly after the US and Iran reached a ceasefire agreement.
US President Donald Trump announced a conditional two-week halt to planned military actions against Iran, which was seen as a significant relief for many globally, particularly concerning the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Advisory as on 08 April 2026. pic.twitter.com/pusFQIAKKI
— India in Iran (@India_in_Iran) April 8, 2026
The announcement came just 90 minutes before Trump's self-imposed deadline of 8 p.m. EST for Iran to finalize a deal, following backchannel negotiations.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump indicated he would pause military escalation for two weeks if Iran agreed to reopen the crucial shipping route.
He mentioned that discussions with Pakistan led to what he termed a 'double-sided ceasefire.'
Trump stated that the rationale behind this decision was that the US had already achieved its military objectives and was progressing towards a comprehensive peace agreement with Iran and stability in the Middle East.
He noted that the US had received a '10-point proposal from Iran' that could serve as a foundation for negotiations.
Trump claimed that nearly all previous points of contention had been resolved, and the two-week pause would facilitate the finalization of the agreement.
However, the ceasefire is conditional, hinging on Iran's commitment to the 'complete, immediate, and safe opening of the Strait of Hormuz.'
Iran has tentatively indicated acceptance, with Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi stating that Tehran would cease operations if the attacks were halted.
"If attacks against Iran stop, our Armed Forces will suspend their defensive operations," he remarked.
"For the next two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be coordinated with Iran’s Armed Forces, considering technical limitations," he added.