Srinagar, Feb 23: The Indian Embassy in Tehran on Monday issued an urgent advisory directing its nationals to leave Iran amid escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington and the evolving security situation in the region.
In the advisory, the Embassy asked Indian nationals —including students, pilgrims, businesspersons and tourists —currently residing in Iran to depart by available means oftransport, including commercial flights.
“In continuation of the advisory issued by the Government of India on January 5, 2026, and in view of the evolving situation in Iran, Indian nationals who are currently in Iran (students, pilgrims, business persons and tourists) are advised to leave Iran
by available means of transport, including commercial flights,” the advisory says.
The Embassy reiterated its earlier January 14 advisory, urging all Indian citizens and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) to exercise due caution, avoid areas of protests or demonstrations, remain in close contact with the Embassy, and regularly monitor
local media for updates.
“All Indian nationals in Iran are requested to have their traveland immigration documents, including passports and identity cards, readily available with them,” the advisory added.
The embassy also shared emergency contact details: Mobile numbers: +989128109115; +989128109109; +989128109102; +989932179359; Email: [email protected].
Indian nationals in Iran who have not yet registered with the embassy have been requested to do so at https://www.meaers.com/request/home.
“The link is alsoavailable on the embassy website. In case of internet disruptions,
families in India may complete the registration process on their behalf,” the advisory reads.
The advisory comes as student protests entered their second consecutive day in Iran, even as Tehran and Washington remain engaged in talks aimed at reaching a nuclear agreement. The deteriorating security climate has raised concerns among the Indian
students and their families.
Meanwhile, the All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA) has sought immediate intervention from the Government of India to ensure the safety and academic security of Indian students studying in Iran.
Dr Mohammad Momin Khan, President J&K AIMSA, said the association has been receiving numerous distress calls from Indian medical students in Iran regarding university examinations scheduled for March 5, which they claim arepreventing them from returning home safely.
“The Embassy of India in Tehran has issued an urgent advisory requesting all Indian nationals, including students, to leave Iran immediately in view of the evolving security situation. However, scheduled examinations are compelling many students
to remain there,” he said.
AIMSA has written to Narendra Modi, urging the Prime Minister to facilitate the postponement of examinations for Indian students enrolled in Iranian universities.
In its representation, the association stated that in the prevailing tense geopolitical environment, it is neither safe nor feasible for students to remain in Iran solely to appear in examinations. It says that the safety and well-being of students must be treated as the highest national priority.
“The uncertainty surrounding examinations is causing immense psychological stress and academic disruption among students and their families,” AIMSA said.
The association has urged the Government of India to direct the Indian Embassy in Tehran to coordinate with Iranian universities and authorities to postpone scheduled examinations, facilitate the safe evacuation and repatriation of Indian students at the
earliest, and ensure that no student suffers academic loss due to
circumstances beyond their control.
