Key Points
- Indian government issues urgent advisory for citizens in Tehran due to rising Iran-Israel tensions.
- Embassy urges all Indians and PIOs to leave Tehran immediately and relocate to safer areas.
- Multiple 24/7 emergency helplines established by the Indian Embassy and Ministry of External Affairs.
- Citizens asked to contact the embassy, share their location, and stay updated.
- Situation escalates as Iran-Israel conflict enters its fifth day.
Tehran: Amid intensifying hostilities between Iran and Israel, the Indian government has issued an emergency advisory, urging all Indian citizens and people of Indian origin (PIOs) residing in Tehran to leave the city immediately and seek safety in secure locations outside the capital.
Embassy Calls for Immediate Action
The Indian Embassy in Tehran released the advisory on Tuesday, emphasizing the need for swift action. All Indian nationals are strongly advised to:
- Contact the Embassy Immediately:
Citizens in Tehran who have not yet communicated with embassy officials are requested to reach out without delay. The embassy has asked individuals to provide their current location and contact numbers for coordination and assistance. - Evacuate to Safer Areas:
The advisory specifically recommends that those who can arrange their own transportation should leave Tehran and relocate to safer areas outside the city until further notice.
Embassy and MEA Emergency Helplines
To support the evacuation and provide real-time assistance, the Indian Embassy and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in Delhi have activated multiple 24-hour helplines:
Indian Embassy in Tehran:
- For Calls:
+98 9128109115
+98 9128109109 - For WhatsApp:
+98 901044557
+98 9015993320
+91 8086871709
Regional Contacts:
- Bandar Abbas: +98 9177699036
- Zahedan: +98 9396356649
Ministry of External Affairs Control Room (Delhi):
- Toll-Free: 1800118797
- Other Numbers:
+91-11-23012113
+91-11-23014104
+91-11-23017905
+91-9968291988 (WhatsApp)
Escalating Regional Tensions
This advisory comes as the Iran-Israel conflict enters its fifth consecutive day, with both sides engaged in ongoing military operations. The heightened risk to foreign nationals in Tehran has prompted several countries, including India, to take precautionary measures for their citizens.
Embassy Statement on Social Media
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Indian Embassy reiterated:
“All Indian nationals who are in Tehran and are not in touch with the Embassy are requested to immediately contact the Indian Embassy in Tehran and provide their location and contact numbers.”
International Context
The situation has drawn global attention, with increased diplomatic activity and emergency responses from several governments. Notably, US President Donald Trump reportedly left the G7 summit in Canada early, issuing a warning for all Americans and other nationals to leave Tehran as tensions rise.
For Indian citizens in Tehran:
Stay connected with the embassy, follow official advisories, and prioritize your safety by moving to secure locations as soon as possible. For any assistance, use the helpline numbers provided above.
