Israel-Iran war: Indian students evacuated from Tehran; others urged to leave city soon

All Indian students in Tehran have been moved out of the city through the arrangements made by the country’s embassy, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday as the military confrontation between Israel and Iran escalated further.

 

India has also advised other residents in the Iranian capital to leave the city immediately in view of the security situation.

 

“Indian students in Tehran have been moved out of the city for reasons of safety 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 the developing situation,” the MEA said in a statement.

 

It said some Indians have been facilitated to leave Iran through the border with Armenia.

 

“The embassy remains continuously in touch with the community with a view to extending all feasible assistance. Further advisories may be issued given the fluid situation,” the ministry said.

 

Earlier, the Indian Embassy in Tehran advised its nationals to move out of the city to safe locations and be in touch with the embassy.

 

"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," the Embassy of India in Tehran said in a post on X.

 

Both Israel and Iran fired a fresh barrage of missiles at each other on the fifth day on Tuesday, with US President Donald Trump posting an ominous message on social media, warning residents of Tehran to evacuate.

 

Earlier, the Israeli military had called for some 330,000 residents of a neighbourhood in the city centre to evacuate. Tehran is one of the largest cities in the Middle East, with around 9.5 million people.

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