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India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has asked its nationals in Iran to stay put and avoid movement as the security situation continues to deteriorate amid escalating conflict in the region.
An advisory issued by the MEA urges Indians to shelter in place and refrain from travelling within the country or towards border crossings unless in close coordination with the Indian Embassy in Tehran and after receiving explicit guidance.
The advisory also urged citizens to avoid all electric and military installations, and stay away from upper floors of multi-storey buildings for at least the next 48 hours. Indians staying in Embassy-arranged accommodation have been asked to remain indoors and maintain regular contact with on-site embassy teams.
The Embassy has activated emergency helplines (Mobile numbers: +98 912 810 9115, +98 912 810 9102, +98 912 810 9109, +98 993 217 9359. Email: cons.tehran@mea.gov.in) and remains on standby to assist citizens, signalling heightened concern over safety risks as tensions intensify.
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The development comes on day 39 of the ongoing war, with Iran maintaining a defiant stance even as geopolitical pressures mount.
The situation has grown more volatile ahead of a looming deadline by US President Donald Trump to open the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil supplies. Reports indicate that Kharg Island, the hub of Iran’s oil infrastructure, has come under US attack, with multiple military targets reportedly struck. The developments have raised concerns over potential disruptions to crude flows, adding to uncertainty in global energy markets and heightening risk sentiment across financial markets.
With the conflict entering a critical phase, India’s advisory underscores the need for caution among its citizens while authorities continue to monitor the rapidly evolving situation.
An advisory issued by the MEA urges Indians to shelter in place and refrain from travelling within the country or towards border crossings unless in close coordination with the Indian Embassy in Tehran and after receiving explicit guidance.
The advisory also urged citizens to avoid all electric and military installations, and stay away from upper floors of multi-storey buildings for at least the next 48 hours. Indians staying in Embassy-arranged accommodation have been asked to remain indoors and maintain regular contact with on-site embassy teams.
The Embassy has activated emergency helplines (Mobile numbers: +98 912 810 9115, +98 912 810 9102, +98 912 810 9109, +98 993 217 9359. Email: cons.tehran@mea.gov.in) and remains on standby to assist citizens, signalling heightened concern over safety risks as tensions intensify.
Also Read | West Asia conflict: Six Indians lost their lives in 'various incidents', says MEA
The development comes on day 39 of the ongoing war, with Iran maintaining a defiant stance even as geopolitical pressures mount.
The situation has grown more volatile ahead of a looming deadline by US President Donald Trump to open the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil supplies. Reports indicate that Kharg Island, the hub of Iran’s oil infrastructure, has come under US attack, with multiple military targets reportedly struck. The developments have raised concerns over potential disruptions to crude flows, adding to uncertainty in global energy markets and heightening risk sentiment across financial markets.
With the conflict entering a critical phase, India’s advisory underscores the need for caution among its citizens while authorities continue to monitor the rapidly evolving situation.
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