Indian missions continue to monitor the situation, register citizens, and maintain communication through hotlines and online platforms to ensure timely guidance
As tensions escalate between Iran and Israel, India has begun relocating its citizens from high-risk areas to safer locations in both countries, although no official evacuation is underway yet. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has advised Indian nationals to restrict unnecessary movement due to daily aerial strikes in the region.
In Iran, the Indian Embassy in Tehran, in coordination with local authorities, has initiated bus transfers to safer areas for Indian students and residents, particularly from universities such as Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, and Iran University of Medical Sciences.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar remains actively engaged, having discussed regional developments with Armenian and UAE counterparts
Over 100 Indian students have already crossed into Armenia via the Agarak border, while similar relocations are expected from institutions near the Iranian border, such as Shahid Beheshti University and Urmia University.
Efforts are also being made to facilitate the movement of religious pilgrims and visitors facing visa expiry concerns.
In Israel, with airspace completely shut, the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv is assisting citizens in moving towards land borders with Jordan and Egypt. Embassy officials have held virtual meetings, issued advisories, and are guiding the estimated 25,000 Indian nationals—many of whom arrived for construction work following labour permit cancellations for Palestinians.
