Srinagar, Mar 01: Indian students pursuing MBBS at medical colleges in Iran are facing a difficult situation in Tehran amid escalating tensions, with many seeking immediate evacuation.
Dr Mohammad Momin Khan, AIMSA National Representative and President for J&K, told Rising Kashmir that he has received calls and messages from students appealing for help.
“I spoke to one of the MBBS students studying at a medical college there. They are currently staying at the residence of nearby friends. They said they are facing immense hardships due to the explosions,” he said.
Khan added that another student informed him that his hostel was affected during the strikes and that he is currently staying with colleagues in a nearby locality.
The All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA) has expressed serious concern over reports of explosions and rising smoke in Tehran and urged External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to take immediate measures to safeguard Indian nationals in the region.
“The rapidly evolving situation has heightened serious apprehensions about the safety of Indian nationals residing in Iran, particularly students enrolled in professional courses across various universities,” Khan said.
AIMSA stressed the need for continuous monitoring, timely communication with students and their families, and clear advisories to prevent panic. The association called for swift and transparent action from the Government of India to reassure families during this period of uncertainty.
The situation has been further complicated by an examination issue. Students had urged the government to coordinate with Iranian universities to postpone exams scheduled for March 5, but the exams were not deferred until February 27, compelling many to remain in the country despite an Indian Embassy advisory issued on February 23 urging all Indian nationals to leave Iran.
Thousands of Indian students, particularly from Jammu and Kashmir, are enrolled in medical and theological institutions across Iran.
