As missile exchanges between Iran and Israel push the region to the brink of full-blown war, India has begun evacuating its citizens—starting with students stranded in Tehran. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that Indian students were safely moved out of the capital city following Israeli airstrikes that shook central Tehran.
The Indian Embassy, working round-the-clock, used buses to shift students to safer areas. Most of the evacuees are from Jammu & Kashmir, enrolled in medical and professional courses across cities like Tehran, Shiraz, and Qom.
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Concerned families back home, particularly in Srinagar, had raised alarms, demanding swift government action. Their fears weren’t unfounded—Israel bombed the headquarters of Iran’s state television on Monday, killing three and leaving large parts of the city rattled.
With Iranian airspace closed, the Indian government also arranged land evacuations. Some Indians have now crossed into Armenia with embassy support, while others self-evacuated after being advised to leave Tehran immediately.
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The conflict, now entering its fifth day, shows no signs of de-escalation. Iran has launched fresh missile attacks on Israeli cities, while Israel claims to have intercepted over 30 Iranian drones in a single night.
Amid the chaos, U.S. President Donald Trump exited the G7 Summit early and posted an ominous message: “Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!” His remarks only added to the urgency on the ground.
India, which has over 9 million citizens across West Asia, has issued a firm statement urging restraint and diplomacy. The External Affairs Ministry says further advisories may follow as the situation develops.
