New Delhi [India], January 15 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is preparing to facilitate the return of Indian nationals from Iran amid the country’s evolving situation, according to sources.
On Wednesday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar received a telephone call from Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, during which the two leaders discussed the situation in and around Iran. “Received a call from Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi. We discussed the evolving situation in and around Iran,” Jaishankar posted on X.
Earlier, the MEA issued an advisory urging Indian citizens to avoid travel to Iran until further notice and advised those already in the country to leave immediately using available commercial flights. “In view of the ongoing developments in Iran, Indian nationals are once again strongly advised to avoid travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran until further notice,” the MEA said.
The fresh advisory follows an earlier notice issued by the government on January 5, amid rising concerns over security in Iran. Separately, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has advised Indian nationals currently in Iran to leave at the earliest opportunity. “In continuation of the advisory issued by the Government of India on January 5, 2025, and in view of the evolving situation in Iran, Indian nationals who are currently in Iran—including students, pilgrims, business persons, and tourists—are advised to leave by available means of transport, including commercial flights,” the Embassy said.
The advisory also urged all Indian citizens and PIOs to exercise caution, avoid areas of protests or demonstrations, stay in contact with the Indian Embassy in Iran, and monitor local media for updates. Indian nationals are asked to keep their travel and immigration documents, including passports and IDs, readily available and to contact the Embassy for assistance.
Emergency contact information was provided by the Embassy: Mobile Numbers: +989128109115; +989128109109; +989128109102; +989932179359. Email: [email protected]. Indian nationals not yet registered with the Embassy are requested to do so via this link. Families in India may also register on behalf of their relatives if internet access is disrupted.
The advisory comes as protests across Iran continue to escalate, with reports of clashes between demonstrators and security forces resulting in an estimated death toll ranging from under 3,000 to over 12,000, according to Times of Israel. The Indian government is closely monitoring the situation to ensure the safety of its citizens. (ANI)
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