The official account of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in India posted a message on social media asking for help. The tweet said that many kind-hearted people in India had requested a way to send humanitarian support to Iranians affected by the ongoing war.
Responding to these requests, the Embassy in New Delhi announced a bank account where people can send cash donations.
The account details shared were:
– Bank Account Name: Embassy of Iran,
– Bank Account Number: 11084232535,
– IFS Code: SBIN0000691.
The Embassy also said that donors may send a screenshot or payment receipt on WhatsApp to +91 98998 12318.
Following repeated requests from charitable and benevolent members among our Indian brothers and sisters to provide humanitarian assistance to Iranian compatriots affected by the ongoing war, the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi hereby announces the following…
— Iran in India (@Iran_in_India) March 14, 2026
Backdrop of the appeal
The current crisis escalated sharply on 28 February 2026, when Israel and the United States carried out surprise airstrikes on several locations in Iran.
According to the background details, these strikes resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei along with many other officials. The attacks also destroyed his compound.
Following this, Iran responded strongly. It launched hundreds of drones and ballistic missiles targeting Israel and US military bases across the region. The strikes reportedly hit American bases in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates.
A long chain of clashes since 2023
This war did not start suddenly. The broader Middle Eastern crisis began in 2023. Iran and Israel exchanged missile attacks in 2024. Later, in June 2025, both sides fought what was described as the Twelve-Day War, during which the United States also carried out an airstrike on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
In January 2026, Iran experienced large protests, the biggest since the Islamic Revolution. Iranian security forces reportedly killed thousands of protesters during that period. Around the same time, US President Donald Trump warned of possible military action against the Iranian regime in response to the killings.
Despite rising tensions, Iran and the United States had been holding indirect nuclear talks in February 2026. At the same time, the US had carried out its largest military buildup in the Middle East since the 2003 Iraq invasion.
Civilian impact and regional spread
The latest strikes have caused serious damage. Reports mention civilian casualties in Iran and destruction of schools, hospitals, and cultural heritage sites. One incident involved a school building in Iran that was mistakenly targeted in a US missile strike. The attack reportedly killed more than 100 schoolchildren and between 50 and 100 other people.
The conflict also affected nearby regions. Iran reportedly targeted civilian sites in Azerbaijan, Kurdistan, and Oman. Meanwhile, a drone strike hit Britain’s Akrotiri military base in Cyprus.