Indian Students Evacuated Amid Ongoing Israel-Iran Conflict
Safety Measures for Indian Nationals in Tehran
Israel-Iran Conflict: As hostilities escalate between Israel and Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Tuesday that Indian students have been safely relocated from Tehran, facilitated by the Embassy. In a statement on X, the MEA mentioned, "Residents who can manage their own transportation have also been advised to leave the city due to the evolving situation. Additionally, some Indians have been assisted in exiting Iran via the Armenia border."
Ministry of External Affairs states, "Indian students in Tehran have been relocated for safety reasons, through arrangements made by the Embassy. Other residents who are self-sufficient in terms of transport have also been advised to move out of the city in view of… pic.twitter.com/InjS4WLCeK
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The MEA further emphasized that the Embassy will continue to provide all possible support to the Indian community. In a separate post on X, the Indian Embassy in Iran shared three contact numbers for Indian nationals who are stranded in Tehran or have not yet reached out. The Embassy urged, "All Indian Nationals in Tehran who have not been in contact with us should reach out to the Embassy of India in Tehran immediately and share their location and contact details. Please call: +989010144557; +989128109115; +989128109109."
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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
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Moreover, the Indian Embassy has advised Indian nationals and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) who can leave independently to move to safer locations. The conflict has now reached its fifth day, resulting in the deaths of 224 individuals in Iran and 24 in Israel.