Key Points

India has urged its citizens in Tehran to evacuate immediately as tensions between Iran and Israel escalate. The Indian Embassy advised nationals to relocate to safer areas and stay in touch for assistance. US President Donald Trump also called for evacuation, cutting short his G7 visit to monitor the crisis. Meanwhile, Israel's Haifa oil refinery shut down after sustaining damage from Iranian missile strikes.

Key Points: India Urges Nationals to Evacuate Tehran Amid Iran-Israel Conflict

  • India issues urgent advisory for nationals to leave Tehran
  • Iran-Israel conflict escalates with missile strikes
  • Trump cuts short G7 visit over crisis
  • Haifa oil refinery shuts down after Iranian attack
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India asks its nationals to evacuate Tehran, be in touch with Embassy

India advises citizens in Tehran to leave immediately as tensions rise between Iran and Israel, with US President Trump also urging evacuation.

"All Indian Nationals and PIOs who can move out of Tehran using their own resources, are advised to move to a safe location outside the City. – Indian Embassy in Iran"

Tehran, June 17

India has urged its nationals in Iran and Persons of Indian Origin(PIO) to evacuate Tehran, shift to a safer location and be in touch with the Embassy, following escalating tensions in the region.

As the Israel-Iran conflict entered its fifth day, the hostilities between the two nations continued to escalate as several missiles from Iran were fired at Israel, triggering air raid sirens in Haifa and dozens of other cities and communities across northern Israel and the occupied Golan Heights, confirmed by the Israeli military.

"All Indian Nationals and PIOs who can move out of Tehran using their own resources, are advised to move to a safe location outside the City," the Indian Embassy in Iran posted on X.

"All Indian Nationals who are in Tehran and not in touch with the Embassy are requested to contact the Embassy of India in Tehran immediately and provide their Location and Contact numbers. Kindly contact: +989010144557; +989128109115; +989128109109," it added.

Additionally, US President Donald Trump has also urged the people to evacuate Tehran as the hostilities escalated.

"Iran should have signed the deal I told them to sign. What a shame, and waste of human life. Simply stated, Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!" Trump posted on Truth Social on Tuesday.

The US President also announced that he would cut short his visit to the Group of 7 (G7) summit in Canada to closely monitor the situation amid the escalating tension in the Middle East.

"I have to be back as soon as I can. I have to be back early for obvious reasons," Trump told reporters at the summit convening in the Canadian Rockies.

Meanwhile, in the latest developments, Bazan, Israel's largest oil refinery company, announced that all of its facilities at the Haifa Port had been completely shut down due to the damage caused by an Iranian missile strike.

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
Our government is taking the right step by issuing this advisory. Safety of Indian citizens abroad should always be top priority. Hope our people in Tehran can evacuate safely. 🙏
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Priya M.
This is really worrying. Many Indian students study in Iran, especially in medical colleges. Hope the embassy arranges special flights if needed. Our students shouldn't suffer because of conflicts between other nations.
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Amit S.
Why is Trump commenting on this? This is between Israel and Iran. India should maintain its independent foreign policy and not get influenced by US statements. Our advisory is enough.
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Neha T.
The embassy should also share details of safe routes and transportation options. Not everyone can arrange their own evacuation. Praying for peace in the region 🤲
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Sanjay V.
India has good relations with both Israel and Iran. Maybe we can play a mediator role to de-escalate tensions? Our foreign policy team should explore this option.
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Meena R.
While the advisory is necessary, I wish it came earlier. The tensions were building up for days. Our embassies should be more proactive in such situations. Better safe than sorry!

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