Tehran: The Embassy of India in Tehran has issued a fresh advisory urging all Indian nationals currently in Iran to leave the country at the earliest, citing the evolving security situation. The notice, dated January 14, follows an earlier government advisory issued on January 5, and applies to students, pilgrims, tourists, and business travelers.
According to the embassy, Indians in Iran are advised to exit using any available mode of travel, including commercial flights. At the same time, those who remain have been asked to take heightened precautions.
The advisory reiterates that Indian citizens and Persons of Indian Origin should steer clear of protest sites and public demonstrations, stay in regular contact with the embassy, and closely follow updates through local media.
All travellers have been reminded to keep passports, identification papers, and other immigration documents easily accessible. The embassy has encouraged nationals to get in touch for support if needed. Emergency helplines have been activated to assist those requiring help.
Mobile contact numbers shared by the mission include: +98 912 810 9115, +98 912 810 9109, +98 912 810 9102, +98 993 217 9359
Email assistance is available at cons.tehran@mea.gov.in
The embassy also stressed registration requirements. Indians in Iran who have not yet registered with the mission have been asked to complete the process online through the Ministry of External Affairs portal. Families in India can complete the registration on behalf of relatives if internet access issues arise in Iran. The advisory concludes by urging citizens to remain alert and maintain communication with Indian authorities as conditions continue to develop.
Meanwhile, the death toll from the ongoing unrest in Iran has continued to rise, with human rights groups warning that thousands have been killed since demonstrations erupted and cautioning that detainees could face imminent execution. Activists say more than 2,600 people have lost their lives as security forces intensify efforts to quell the protests.
The scale of casualties now exceeds fatalities recorded in Iran during any period of public unrest in recent decades, underscoring the severity of the current crackdown, according to reports.
International attention to the crisis is accelerating. The UN Security Council is preparing to convene later this week for discussions focused on Iran’s internal situation and the global repercussions of the deteriorating human rights climate.
The US has begun repositioning some of its personnel stationed across the Middle East. The move follows warnings from Tehran that American military bases in the region could be targeted if Washington responds directly to developments inside Iran.
With mounting casualties, rising political tension, and fears of further executions, concern continues to grow that the crisis could escalate both within Iran and beyond its borders.
