Indian Embassy Urges Citizens to Evacuate Tehran Amid Rising Tensions
Urgent Advisory for Indian Nationals in Tehran
The Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued a critical advisory on Tuesday, urging all Indian citizens and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) to evacuate to safer locations outside the capital due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. The embassy has requested that all Indians in Tehran immediately contact them and provide their current location and contact numbers, as the conflict between Iran and Israel intensifies.
In their communication, the Indian mission has advised those who can arrange their own transportation to leave Tehran and seek safety elsewhere.
Contact Information for Indian Nationals
The embassy posted on social media, stating, 'All Indian nationals in Tehran who have not yet contacted the embassy are urged to do so immediately and provide their location and contact details. Please reach out at these numbers: +989010144557; +989128109115; +989128109109.'
This alert comes as hostilities between Israel and Iran have escalated, with attacks continuing for a fifth consecutive day.
Trump's Warning and Ministry's Response
In light of the ongoing situation, U.S. President Donald Trump has also warned Iranian citizens to leave Tehran without delay. Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi has established a 24-hour control room to monitor developments in the region.
The control room can be contacted at the following numbers: 1800118797 (toll-free), +91-11-23012113, +91-11-23014104, +91-11-23017905, +91-9968291988 (WhatsApp).
Emergency Helplines Established
Additionally, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has set up a 24-hour emergency helpline for assistance. The contact numbers are: 'For calls only: +98 9128109115, +98 9128109109; for WhatsApp: +98 901044557, +98 9015993320, +91 8086871709, Bandar Abbas: +98 9177699036, Zahedan: +98 9396356649.'
Israel launched an attack on Iran early Friday, targeting its nuclear, missile, and military infrastructure, to which Iran responded with counterattacks.
Official Statements
A 24x7 Control Room has been established in Ministry of External Affairs in view of the
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) June 17, 2025
ongoing developments in Iran and Israel.
The contact details of the control room are as under:
1800118797 (Toll free)
+91-11-23012113
+91-11-23014104
+91-11-23017905
+91-9968291988… https://t.co/Nmo2aHdPy6
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— India in Iran (@India_in_Iran) June 17, 2025
All Indian Nationals and PIOs who can move out of Tehran using their own resources, are advised to move to a safe location outside the City.