Indian nationals in Iran are advised to avoid further movements: MEA’s advisory

In view of the rapidly evolving situation in Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday evening issued an urgent advisory, asking all Indian nationals presently in Iran to avoid further movements.

This urgent advisory comes amid regional tensions escalated following a stern warning from US President Donald Trump, who cautioned that “a whole civilisation will die” should Tehran fail to negotiate a new agreement, which includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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“In view of the rapidly evolving situation in Iran, Indian nationals who are currently in Iran are advised to stay put where they are, shelter in place and avoid further movements,” the MEA said in its advisory.

”Any movement within Iran and to the border crossings of Iran may be considered only in close coordination with the Indian Embassy in Tehran and after obtaining explicit guidance of the Embassy,” it said.

“The Indian Embassy remains available to guide Indian nationals in Iran through the following emergency contact helplines: Mobile numbers: +98 912 810 9115, +98 912 810 9102, +98 912 810 9109, +98 993 217 9359,” the advisory added.

Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has also issued an urgent security advisory, asking all Indian nationals currently in Iran to remain indoors for the next 48 hours.

In response to the deteriorating security environment, the diplomatic mission has outlined specific safety protocols for its citizens. In the advisory, the embassy said, “Indian nationals who are still in Iran must stay where they are for the next 48 hours, avoiding all electric and military installations and upper floors of multi-storey buildings, remaining indoors, and coordinating any highway movement strictly with the embassy.”

The embassy has also issued clear instructions for those staying in temporary accommodation. “Those in embassy-hired hotels should stay put indoors while maintaining regular contact with on-site embassy teams,” the embassy said, adding, “all are requested to monitor official updates closely”.

To ensure the safety of the Indian community during this critical window, the mission has further established dedicated communication channels and put out some emergency phone numbers for immediate