India on Tuesday said its mission in Iran has moved most Indian students out of Tehran to safer locations amid the worsening security situation, as tensions soar following US and Israeli strikes on Iran
India on Tuesday said its mission in Iran has moved most Indian students out of Tehran to safer locations amid the worsening security situation, as tensions soar following US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
The Embassy of India in Tehran said the relocation was carried out due to “heightened risk perception” in the city
“Due to the heightened risk perception in Tehran city, the embassy of India has relocated most Indian students who were in Tehran,” PTI quoted the Indian mission as saying in a statement.
The embassy said it has made arrangements for the transportation, food, and accommodation of the students.
“Only a small number of students who declined the embassy’s offer remain in Tehran,” it said.
“For other Indian students and Indian nationals who still remain in Iran, the advisory issued earlier remains unchanged: stay where you are, remain indoors as far as possible, and stay away from windows,” the embassy said.
In its latest advisory, the Indian embassy urged its nationals in Iran to exercise caution at all times, avoid areas of protests or demonstrations, and maintain regular contact with the mission.
Around 9,000 Indians, including students, are reported to be in Iran, though the exact number of students is not immediately known.
The conflict in West Asia has escalated, with Iran launching fresh strikes targeting Israel and US military bases in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia following US and Israeli attacks on Iran on Saturday.
As part of its offensive, Iran has blocked the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, causing a surge in global oil prices.
US military officials have confirmed that six American personnel have been killed in the conflict so far. According to the Iranian Red Crescent Society, at least 787 people have died in the strikes in Iran, while at least 11 fatalities have been reported in Israel.
With inputs from agencies
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