India Evacuates Students from Tehran Amid Iran-Israel Conflict Escalation
Safety Measures for Indian Nationals in Tehran
In light of the intensifying conflict between Iran and Israel, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Tuesday that Indian students in Tehran have been relocated for their safety. The MEA has also advised other Indian nationals capable of leaving the city independently to do so, given the evolving situation.
According to a press release from the MEA, "Indian students in Tehran have been moved out of the city for safety reasons, facilitated by the Embassy. Other residents who can arrange their own transport have also been encouraged to leave the city due to the current circumstances." The statement further noted that some Indians have been assisted in exiting Iran via its borders, with the embassy maintaining communication with the community to provide necessary support.
The MEA emphasized, "The Embassy is in constant contact with the community to offer all possible assistance. Additional advisories may be released as the situation develops." The conflict between Israel and Iran has now entered its fifth day, with both nations exchanging missile attacks, putting civilians in critical areas at risk.
Reports indicate that at least 224 individuals have lost their lives in Iran since the onset of hostilities, while 24 fatalities have been reported in Israel. The Indian Embassy in Iran has urged all Indian citizens currently in Tehran who have not yet contacted the embassy to do so immediately, providing their location and contact information.
In a message posted on X, the Indian Embassy stated, "All Indian Nationals in Tehran who have not been in touch with the Embassy are requested to contact the Embassy of India in Tehran immediately and provide their location and contact numbers. Please reach out at: +989010144557; +989128109115; +989128109109." Additionally, the embassy advised all Indian nationals and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) who can leave Tehran using their own means to relocate to a safer area outside the city.
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— India in Iran (@India_in_Iran) June 17, 2025
All Indian Nationals who are in Tehran and not in touch with the Embassy are requested to contact the Embassy of India in Tehran immediately and provide their Location and Contact numbers.
Kindly contact: +989010144557; +989128109115; +989128109109@MEAIndia
Earlier, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal announced the establishment of a 24/7 Control Room in response to the ongoing developments in Iran and Israel. He stated, "A 24/7 Control Room has been set up in the Ministry of External Affairs due to the current situation in Iran and Israel. The contact details for the control room are as follows: 1800118797 (Toll-free), +91-11-23012113, +91-11-23014104, +91-11-23017905, +91-9968291988 (WhatsApp), situationroom@mea.gov.in."
Furthermore, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has created a 24/7 emergency helpline with the following contact details: For calls only: +98 9128109115, +98 9128109109; For WhatsApp: +98 901044557, +98 9015993320, +91 8086871709; Bandar Abbas: +98 9177699036; Zahedan: +98 9396356649, cons.tehran@mea.gov.in.
Last week, Israel initiated a significant airstrike targeting Iranian military and nuclear facilities in an operation dubbed "Operation Rising Lion." In retaliation, Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israeli cities. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in a video message on social media that the operation aims to mitigate the Iranian threat to Israel's survival, asserting that the mission will persist until the threat is neutralized.
In related news, U.S. President Donald Trump is set to return to Washington from the G7 summit in Canada on Monday night to address several "important matters," as confirmed by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.