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India Advises All Nationals in Iran to Leave by Available Means

The move follows fresh student protests in Tehran alongside a visible U.S. military buildup, with Geneva talks on 26 February keeping the outlook uncertain.

Overview

  • The Embassy of India in Tehran issued the advisory on 23 February, reiterating 5 and 14 January guidance and urging departure using commercial flights where possible.
  • The mission published emergency helplines, an email contact and a registration link, and asked nationals to keep passports and IDs ready and remain in touch with the embassy.
  • Reports of renewed demonstrations and scuffles at Amirkabir, Sharif and other Tehran universities have intensified safety concerns cited by the embassy.
  • Regional risk remains elevated as the United States expands its military presence, while Oman‑mediated U.S.–Iran negotiations are set for 26 February in Geneva.
  • Indian students said scheduled exams make immediate travel difficult and have asked New Delhi to seek postponements from Iranian universities.