Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the Indian Embassy in Tehran urged Indians in Tehran to evacuate, move to ‘safe location’ outside city. "All Indian Nationals and PIOs who can move out of Tehran using their own resources, are advised to move to a safe location outside the City", the embassy posted on X.
Iran-Israel Conflict: Embassy Asks Indians To Move Out Of Tehran; MEA Establishes 24x7 Control Room In New Delhi
The MEA is actively monitoring the situation and students are also being relocated to safer areas.
The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday established a 24x7 control room in New Delhi. The Embassy has also set up an emergency helpline number to aid and assist Indian nationals in the region.
MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal released a statement on X stating “A 24x7 Control Room has been established in the Ministry of External Affairs in view of the ongoing developments in Iran and Israel.”
He also shared the contact details of the control room in the post.
The Indian Embassy in Iran has also commenced the evacuation of the Indian students from multiple universities. The MEA had earlier released a statement claiming that the Indian Embassy is continuously monitoring the security situation and engaging Indian students in Iran to ensure their safety.
"In some cases, students are being relocated with the Embassy’s facilitation to safer places within Iran. Other feasible options are also under examination. Further updates will follow. Separately, the Embassy is in touch with community leaders regarding welfare and safety," the statement added.
The Indian Embassy In Tehran issued an advisory stating, "ADVISORY In view of the current situation in Iran, all Indian nationals & persons of Indian origin in Iran are requested to remain vigilant, avoid all unnecessary movements, follow the Embassy's Social Media accounts & observe safety protocols as advised by local authorities.”
The hostilities began when Israel launched an attack on the Iranian capital, targeting senior military officials and nuclear infrastructure. Iran responded by raining down missiles on several Israeli cities including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Explosions were heard across these cities, reported Reuters.
The IDF has recently said that sirens were sounding across northern Israel and advised residents to move to bomb shelters. Israel has also asserted that it bombed Mehrabad Airport in an early attack, a facility in Tehran for Iran's air force and domestic commercial flights.o
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