Stay Indoors for 48 Hours: India Advises Nationals in Iran Amid Tensions

An advisory from the Embassy of India in Tehran asks Indian nationals in Iran to stay indoors for the next 48 hours, avoid military areas, and refrain from moving through upper floors of multi-storey buildings. Those staying in embassy-hired hotels are urged to remain indoors and maintain regular contact with on-site embassy teams, with movements coordinated through the embassy. The Ministry of External Affairs echoed this guidance, advising nationals to shelter in place and avoid unnecessary travel or border crossings unless explicitly guided by the embassy. The warnings come amid heightened regional tensions linked to escalating US-Israel activity in the region, including strikes on infrastructure and key targets such as road and railway links and Kharg Island. In related developments, India has evacuated 1,862 Indian nationals from Iran to Armenia and Azerbaijan for onward travel to India, including 935 students and 472 fishermen. Since late February, about 760,000 passengers have traveled from West Asia to India as airspace in the region remains operational. The government says flights will continue to operate from countries with open airspace, and travelers should monitor official updates closely. Officials stress that any movement within Iran should be coordinated with the Indian Embassy in Tehran and carried out only under explicit guidance. The situation remains fluid, and authorities urge vigilance, prioritizing safety and clear communication with embassy teams.

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