The evacuation plan has brought relief to many families in India, especially in Jammu and Kashmir, who have been anxious about the safety of students amid the deteriorating security situation in Iran.
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India has begun preparations to help its citizens return home from Iran as the situation in the country continues to worsen. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it is closely monitoring developments and is ready to assist Indian nationals who wish to travel back to India.
Earlier, the Indian Embassy in Iran issued an advisory asking all Indian citizens in the country to register with the embassy. This includes students, pilgrims, businesspersons and tourists. The embassy noted that the registration process has been slow due to an ongoing internet shutdown in Iran. To address this, family members in India have been advised to complete the registration on behalf of their relatives through the MEA’s online portal.
The advisory has also urged Indian nationals to leave Iran using any available means, including commercial flights. To provide immediate assistance, the embassy has activated four emergency helpline numbers for Indian citizens facing difficulties.
Following a brief closure due to rising tensions, Iran has reopened its airspace to civilian flights
Taking advantage of this, the first evacuation flight from Tehran to Delhi is scheduled to depart tomorrow. Officials said all Indian students in Iran have already been registered, and their personal details and passports have been collected by the embassy. The first group of students has been asked to stay ready by 8:00 am. Students from Golestan University, along with a few from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and Tehran University of Medical Sciences, are expected to be part of the initial batch. The final list of passengers will be confirmed later.
Iran has been witnessing widespread protests for over two weeks. What began as public anger over the collapse of the national currency and worsening economic conditions has now grown into larger demonstrations against the country’s leadership. Concerns over economic mismanagement and limits on personal freedoms have fuelled the unrest.
