US EditionIndia tells citizens to ‘leave Iran’ as Tehran situation worsens, sets up emergency helplines – Firstpost
India urged 10,000 nationals in Iran to leave amid third-week protests and security crackdowns, citing rising US-Iran tensions and potential violence, embassy confirmed.
- On January 14, 2026, the Embassy of India in Tehran advised Indian nationals to leave Iran by available means, including commercial flights, continuing the notice issued on 5 January 2025.
- Rising US‑Iran tensions coincided with a hardened government response as widespread nationwide protests entered their third week amid frequent clashes, worsening the security situation.
- The embassy of India in Tehran estimates about 10,000 Indians in Iran and set up four helplines and an online registration portal for assistance.
- The MEA reiterated that citizens and Persons of Indian Origin should avoid protests, stay in contact with the embassy, and ensure travel documents are ready, targeting students, businesspersons, pilgrims, and tourists.
- Claims of at least 12,000 and assessments up to 20,000 deaths came from a source told CBS News and activists compiling medical reports, while British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said there may have been 2,000 killed and Iran's government accused US President Donald Trump.
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As Protests Rage, Centre "Strongly Advises" Indians Against Going To Iran
India on Wednesday strongly advised its nationals to avoid travelling to Iran as the security situation in the country deteriorated further in view of massive anti-government protests and a crackdown on the demonstrators.
The Indian embassy has advised its citizens to leave Iran by any available means of transport, including commercial flights.
India tells citizens to ‘leave Iran’ as Tehran situation worsens, sets up emergency helplines – Firstpost
India has asked its citizens to leave Iran amid the worsening situation in the country as US President Donald Trump's repeated threats raise the prospect of an attack that could further destabilise Iran and the wider region. The Embassy of India in Iran has also set up helplines.
In view of the deteriorating situation in Iran, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has advised Indian citizens to leave the country immediately. The Embassy urged students, pilgrims, businesspeople, and tourists to leave Iran using available means, especially commercial flights, and to exercise utmost security caution.
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