Iran protests escalate: India issues advisory and travel warning for its citizens, details inside

India on Wednesday, January 14, issued a fresh travel advisory urging its citizens to stay away from Iran amid violent protests across the country. In the advisory issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Indian nationals are advised to avoid travelling to the country until further notice.

“In view of the ongoing developments in Iran, Indian nationals are once again strongly advised to avoid travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran until further notice," the MEA said.

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Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Tehran also asked Indian citizens, currently resident or travelling, to leave the country as soon as possible. The recent advisory comes after an earlier warning issued by the Indian government on January 5.

The embassy issued a statement advising students, pilgrims, businessmen, and tourists to leave the country using accessible modes of transportation, including commercial planes.

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The embassy also advised its citizens and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) to be extra vigilant, avoid places where there are protests or demonstrations, and maintain close communication with Indian diplomatic authorities.

"All Indian nationals in Iran are requested to also have their travel and immigration documents, including passports and IDs, readily available with them. They are requested to contact the Indian Embassy for any assistance in this regard," the advisory read.

It also issued emergency helpline numbers and an official email address for any assistance. “The emergency contact helplines of the Indian Embassy are provided below: Mobile Numbers: [phone]; [phone]; [phone]; [phone]. Email: [e-mail]," the embassy said.

In addition, the embassy has also advised that all unregistered Indian nationals in Iran complete their registration through the Ministry of External Affairs' online portal.

“All Indian nationals who are in Iran, and who have not registered with the Indian Embassy, are requested to do so on the link (https://www.meaers.com/request/home). The link is also available on the embassy website. In case any Indian national is unable to register due to Internet disruptions in Iran, their families in India are requested to do so,” it added.

Earlier, in an advisory on January 5, the MEA urged Indian nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Iran. "In view of recent developments, Indian nationals are advised to avoid non-essential travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran until further notice. Indian citizens and PIOs currently in Iran should exercise due caution, avoid areas of protests or demonstrations, and closely monitor news as well as the website and social media handles of the Embassy of India in Tehran," it said.

The recent advisory was issued as Iran entered its third week of anti-government demonstrations, which started on December 28. Speaking with Reuters on Tuesday, an Iranian official said that about 2,000 people were killed in the protests.