US Edition'Wasn't Shotgun, It Was an Assault Rifle': Iranians Recall Brutal Acts of Violence; Indians Return in Commercial Flights
India monitors safety of about 9,000 nationals in Iran as over 2,500 people have died in protests, with several Indians returning to Delhi on commercial flights.
- Late on Friday, commercial flights carrying Indian nationals from Iran landed at Delhi airport, where families gathered to welcome returning relatives.
- The unrest began late last month when Iran's Rial plunged to record lows, triggering protests across all 31 provinces and prompting a severe internet blackout.
- Several returnees said street fires, protests and an internet blackout prevented contacting families or the Indian Embassy in Tehran, which provided advisories and helped registered nationals.
- Government officials emphasized contingency plans and readiness, with the Ministry of External Affairs advising approximately 9,000 Indians in Iran to leave while flights operate and military assets are prepared.
- Late on Friday night, flights were disrupted when Iranian airspace temporarily closed, and reports say Iran's crackdown has killed more than 2,500 people.
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'Wasn't shotgun, it was an assault rifle': Iranians recall brutal acts of violence; Indians return in commercial flights
Iranians recalled brutal acts of violence they witnessed in the country amid a crackdown on protestors by the Ayatollah regime. Meanwhile, several Indians returned to Delhi from Iran in commercial flights on Friday night.
It's natural to feel anxious when you lose contact with your family. The situation in Tehran has eased since 4 p.m. The protests were certainly dangerous, but the number of demonstrators was small. The two main parties in the protests were Reza Pahlavi's party and Imam Khamenei's party. Furthermore, there were many supporters of Islamic politics.
Indians Return Safely From Protest-Hit Iran On Commercial Flights Amid Unrest
Several Indians, including students, have returned to Delhi from protest-hit Iran on commercial flights. The MEA has issued advisories urging Indians to avoid travel and use available flights to leave, as unrest linked to inflation and currency collapse spreads nationwide.
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