India urges its citizens in Iran to leave the country
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- New Delhi advises all Indian nationals in Iran to depart using available transport.
- About 10,000 Indian citizens are estimated to be in the country.
India has urged its citizens currently in Iran to leave, citing safety considerations, as regional tensions remain elevated.
Advisory issued overnight
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs said it was advising nationals to depart Iran using any available means of transport. The advisory followed a notice issued by the Indian Embassy in Tehran late Wednesday.
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"We advise Indian citizens currently in Iran to leave Iran by available means," the embassy said in a social media post.
Citizen count and support
According to estimates by India’s foreign ministry, roughly 10,000 Indian citizens are present in Iran, including students, professionals, and workers.
The embassy said it remains in contact with community members and is monitoring developments, while urging citizens to stay alert and follow official updates.
What comes next
Indian authorities did not specify evacuation plans or deadlines. Officials said further instructions would be issued as the situation evolves.
