New Delhi, India – Web Desk: The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has instructed its citizens in Iran to leave the country immediately amid growing tensions between the United States and Iran and fears of a possible military strike.
In a statement on social media, the Indian Embassy in Tehran advised all Indian nationals to depart Iran at the earliest opportunity using available means, including commercial flights. The ministry estimates that around 10,000 Indian citizens are currently in Iran.
The advisory also urged Indians and people of Indian origin to exercise caution, avoid protests and demonstrations, comply with instructions from Iranian authorities, maintain contact with the embassy, and monitor local media for updates.
The alert comes ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel on Wednesday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Modi’s trip is expected to aid in forming a new alliance against “extremist adversaries.”
