India Issues Fresh Iran Advisory: Indian Embassy Urges Nationals to Leave as Protests Escalate

The Indian Embassy in Tehran has sent out a new alert recommending Indian people in Iran to evacuate the country through the means of transportation that are still available, like commercial flights, as the protests are getting bigger and bigger all over the country.

Advisory for Indian Nationals

The embassy in a message dated January 5, 2025, already advised this, but now it is advising Indian citizens in Iran, students, pilgrims, business people, and tourists, to get out without delay, as the security situation is becoming more and more serious. The embassy indicated that the advisory was issued due to the existence of conflicts and unpredictability.

Urged to Exercise Caution

The embassy made its safety warning to all Indian citizens and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) again, and this time it was an extremely cautionary one. The Indian nationals living there are advised to steer clear of the places where protests or demonstrations are taking place and to keep themselves updated by local media reports. The citizens were also encouraged to keep in touch with the Indian Embassy for news and help.

Travel Documents and Registration

The Indian nationals residing in Iran have to be prepared at all times to show their travel and immigration documents, including passports and identification papers. The embassy requested that those who have not yet completed the registration with it do so through the portal of the Ministry of External Affairs. In case internet disruptions happen, Indian families have been asked to finish the registration procedure on behalf of their relatives living in Iran.

Emergency Contacts Shared

The embassy made known the emergency numbers for immediate help: +989128109115, +989128109109, +989128109102, and +989932179359. Help can also be requested through email at cons.tehran@mea.gov.in

Situation in Iran

Iran has been experiencing large-scale demonstrations for the last two weeks, which were coupled with a communications blackout and worldwide anxiety about the government’s violence against protestors.

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