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The Embassy of India in Tehran has asked all citizens to leave Iran.
The advisory has been released as the situation in Iran has continued to worsen as widespread protests have entered the third week. US President Donald Trump's repeated threats have raised prospects of an attack that could further destabilise the country and the region.
In an advisory, the embassy on Wednesday said that "Indian nationals who are currently in Iran (students, pilgrims, businesspersons, and tourists) are advised to leave Iran by available means of transport, including commercial flights".
"It is reiterated that all Indian citizens and PIOs [Persons of Indian Origin] should exercise due caution, avoid areas of protests or demonstrations, stay in contact with the Indian Embassy in Iran and monitor local media for any developments," the advisory said.
For any assistance, the embassy said it has set up four helplines: +98 9128109115, +98 9128109109, +98 9128109102; +98 9932179359.
The advisory further asked all Indian nationals to registered with the embassy at the following link: https://www.meaers.com/request/home.
In case any Indian national is unable to register due to internet disruptions in Iran, their families in India are requested to do so, the advisory said.
For more than two weeks, Iran has been rocked by nationwide protests that began with outrage against the poor state of the economy but soon spiralled into a revolt against the nation's theocratic regime that has failed to ensure economic stability and grant meaningful personal and freedom freedoms.
The protests, which have included frequent clashes with the security personnel, have emerged as the greatest challenge to the regime in five decades. While Iran's rulers initially appeared to strike a conciliatory note, they later hardened their stance and cracked down on protesters with an iron fist. Estimates have said that thousands of people may have been killed and injured in the crackdown.
A source told CBS News that at least 12,000 people have been killed in the crackdown. They said the toll could be as high as 20,000.
The assessment was based on activists compiling numbers from reports from medical officials across the country, the source said.
Separately, British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has said that there "may have been 2,000 people killed, there have been more" in the ongoing crackdown.
Trump has reportedly been briefed on military options about an intervention in Iran. He has said that "help is on its way" and urged protesters to take over government's institutions. Iran has accused Trump of creating pretext for an attack.
The advisory has been released as the situation in Iran has continued to worsen as widespread protests have entered the third week. US President Donald Trump's repeated threats have raised prospects of an attack that could further destabilise the country and the region.
In an advisory, the embassy on Wednesday said that "Indian nationals who are currently in Iran (students, pilgrims, businesspersons, and tourists) are advised to leave Iran by available means of transport, including commercial flights".
"It is reiterated that all Indian citizens and PIOs [Persons of Indian Origin] should exercise due caution, avoid areas of protests or demonstrations, stay in contact with the Indian Embassy in Iran and monitor local media for any developments," the advisory said.
For any assistance, the embassy said it has set up four helplines: +98 9128109115, +98 9128109109, +98 9128109102; +98 9932179359.
The advisory further asked all Indian nationals to registered with the embassy at the following link: https://www.meaers.com/request/home.
In case any Indian national is unable to register due to internet disruptions in Iran, their families in India are requested to do so, the advisory said.
— India in Iran (@India_in_Iran) January 14, 2026
For more than two weeks, Iran has been rocked by nationwide protests that began with outrage against the poor state of the economy but soon spiralled into a revolt against the nation's theocratic regime that has failed to ensure economic stability and grant meaningful personal and freedom freedoms.
The protests, which have included frequent clashes with the security personnel, have emerged as the greatest challenge to the regime in five decades. While Iran's rulers initially appeared to strike a conciliatory note, they later hardened their stance and cracked down on protesters with an iron fist. Estimates have said that thousands of people may have been killed and injured in the crackdown.
A source told CBS News that at least 12,000 people have been killed in the crackdown. They said the toll could be as high as 20,000.
The assessment was based on activists compiling numbers from reports from medical officials across the country, the source said.
Separately, British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has said that there "may have been 2,000 people killed, there have been more" in the ongoing crackdown.
Trump has reportedly been briefed on military options about an intervention in Iran. He has said that "help is on its way" and urged protesters to take over government's institutions. Iran has accused Trump of creating pretext for an attack.
