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India Tells Citizens in Iran to Avoid Land Borders Without Embassy Clearance

The warning underscores limited assistance once travelers leave Iranian territory and face entry denials.

Overview

  • The Indian Embassy in Tehran posted a March 9 advisory on X instructing nationals not to approach any land border without prior coordination.
  • Movement toward border crossings should occur only after receiving explicit guidance from the embassy, the notice said.
  • The embassy cautioned it cannot assist individuals who exit Iran and are then unable to enter a third country.
  • Emergency contacts were shared for consular support: +98-9128109115, +98-9128109102, +98-9128109109, +98-9932179359, and cons.tehran@mea.gov.in.
  • Officials linked the guidance to a volatile regional security picture following late-February strikes and counterstrikes, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar noting the Prime Minister’s close monitoring and a March 1 CCS briefing.