Indian Embassy in Iran issues revised advisory for nationals amid increased instability
Tehran, July 20
The Indian Embassy in Iran on Sunday issued a revised advisory for Indian nationals amid an increase in levels of instability and conflict in Iran.
The advisory asked the nationals to postpone travel to Iran and asked any Indians who are already in Iran to consider leaving temporarily.
"Indian nationals intending to travel to Iran for any purpose should postpone travel for the time being until the security environment improves. Indians already in Iran should consider temporarily exiting Iran, using available flight options," stated the advisory.
"Indian nationals who choose to remain in Iran should exercise the highest possible level of caution. They should carefully monitor the news to maintain full situational awareness and should avoid locations seeing higher levels of military activity, such as those along the southern coast of the country. Instructions issued by local authorities should be complied with carefully," it added.
The Embassy also asked any Indian nationals present in Iran who have not yet registered their details with the Embassy to do so immediately, and to regularly monitor the Embassy's website and social media handles for further updates.
The tensions between Iran and the US have flared again recently as both sides have traded rounds of attacks across the Middle East.
Iran has ceased the fulfilment of its obligations under the peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States as Washington has violated its commitments under the deal, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi said.
Meanwhile, US forces have completed another round of strikes against Iran, with more than 50,000 US troops in the Middle East remaining "highly vigilant," US Central Command (CENTCOM) said.
"During the eighth consecutive night of US strikes, CENTCOM forces successfully hit Iranian military coastal surveillance and air defence facilities, maritime capabilities, and missile and drone storage sites to continue degrading Iranian military capabilities," CENTCOM said in a post on social media platform X.
The US military also targeted Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which "launched attacks against US service members in Jordan on July 17," the command said.
— IANS
Reader Comments
The situation in the Middle East is always unpredictable. While the advisory is necessary, I wonder about the thousands of Indian workers in Iran who might not have easy options to leave immediately. The government should also arrange special flights or support for those who want to evacuate but can't afford tickets. ✈️
It's disappointing to see the US and Iran escalating again. India has always maintained a balanced foreign policy, but these regional conflicts put our diaspora at risk. I hope the Ministry of External Affairs is in constant touch with our Embassy in Tehran to monitor the situation closely.
My uncle works as an engineer in Tehran, and my family is really worried. He says the situation is tense but not as chaotic as the news makes it seem. However, it's better to be safe than sorry. Kudos to the Embassy for the timely advisory. Stay safe everyone! 🙏
The embassy should also provide a helpline number for Indians stuck in Iran. Also, the advisory mentions 'available flight options,' but many commercial airlines have suspended operations to Tehran due to the conflict. The government needs to consider chartering flights if needed. Pragmatic steps now can save lives later.
As someone who worked in the Gulf for years, I've seen how quickly things can escalate. The Indian advisory is a standard but necessary precaution. I hope the international community pushes for de-escalation before it spills over further. Diplomacy, not war, is the answer.
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