Several Indians, including students, have returned from Iran on commercial flights amid continuing protests in the country and a harsh crackdown by authorities that has reportedly killed more than 2,500 people. Officials said it was not immediately clear how many Indians arrived on these commercial services. Asked if they faced any problems in Iran, he said, “We didn't face any problem.”“We have returned from Tehran. The Ministry of External Affairs has said around 9,000 Indian nationals are currently living in Iran, the majority of them students. Iran has seen weeks of protests triggered by inflation and a sharp fall in the value of its currency.

Source: The Telegraph January 17, 2026 12:47 UTC