Iran Middle East Crisis: Indians living in Iran should leave the country immediately! Government of India issues extremely urgent travel advisory, strict instructions to return by catching commercial flights


Amidst the deepening clouds of war and rapidly deteriorating security situation in the Middle East, the Government of India has taken a big step. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued a very urgent and important security advisory for all Indian citizens living in and traveling to Iran. The government has given strict instructions to all Indians present in Iran to leave the country immediately and return to India without any delay by opting for available commercial flights. From a reporter’s perspective, this step clearly indicates that the ground situation in the area has become extremely serious and the situation can go out of control at any time.

Foreign Ministry bluntly: Avoid traveling to Iran completely

In this new advisory issued by the Government of India, not only the people living there have been asked to come back, but strict instructions have also been issued for new travelers. The Ministry of External Affairs has clearly said that Indian citizens should completely avoid any kind of non-essential or business trip to Iran until further orders. Those who are already there have been advised to keep their safety on top priority.

Citizens should stay in touch with the embassy, ​​helpline numbers issued

In view of the rapidly changing developments, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has become fully prepared. The advisory states that:

  • Registration Mandatory: All Indian citizens living in different cities of Iran, whether they are students, employees or businessmen, should immediately get themselves registered at the Indian Embassy in Tehran.

  • Constant Contact: Citizens should maintain constant contact with embassy officials to deal with any emergency so that they can be evacuated immediately if needed.

Why has there been such a sudden increase in tension in the Middle East?

In fact, for some time now the military tension between Iran and its neighboring countries has reached its peak. According to intelligence reports and international developments, a major air strike or military conflict could begin in the region at any time. Many international airlines have already stopped using Iran’s airspace and canceled their flights. This is the reason why the Indian government does not want to take any risk regarding the safety of its citizens and is appealing to everyone to return safely to their homeland in time.