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Embassy asks Indians to stay indoors for 48 hours, avoid power sites and coordinate travel amid rising tensions.
A woman talks on a phone while standing amid a damaged residential neighbourhood hit by a strike as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, in Tehran, Iran. (IMAGE: REUTERS)
The Indian Embassy in Tehran has advised Indian nationals still in the country to remain where they are and stay indoors, as a deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz — or face an escalation in the conflict — approaches.
The advisory also urged Indians to avoid power grids, military installations and the upper floors of multi-storey buildings.
“Indian nationals who are still in Iran must stay where they are for the next 48 hours, avoiding all electric and military installations and upper floors of multi-storey buildings, remaining indoors, and coordinating any highway movement strictly with the Embassy,” it said.
Tensions in West Asia continue to escalate following the US-Israel strikes on Iran since February 28.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) last week said around 6.49 lakh passengers have returned to India from West Asia since February 28. It added that it is closely monitoring the situation in the Gulf and West Asia region, and is prioritising the safety, security and welfare of the large Indian community residing there.
The ministry on Tuesday said it has facilitated the movement of thousands of Indian nationals from West Asia amid the ongoing conflict.
Addressing an inter-ministerial press briefing, Additional Secretary (Gulf) Aseem R Mahajan said, “Our embassy in Tehran has so far facilitated the movement of 1,862 Indian nationals from Iran to Armenia and Azerbaijan for onward travel to India. This includes 935 Indian students and 472 Indian fishermen.”
He added, “The Ministry of External Affairs continues to closely monitor developments in the Gulf and West Asia region. Our efforts remain focused on ensuring the safety, security and welfare of the large Indian community in the region.”
Mahajan said the government is coordinating closely with states and Union Territories while operating a dedicated control room.
“We remain in close contact with state governments and Union Territories for sharing the latest advisories and to coordinate with our embassies and consulates. The dedicated special control room in the ministry is working in tandem with our missions and posts to support Indian nationals across the region,” he said.
April 07, 2026, 7:31 PM IST
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