Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel on Wednesday, India on Monday advised all its nationals living in Iran to leave the country by all available means of transport, including commercial flights, in view of the evolving security situation. The latest advisory by the Indian embassy in Tehran comes in the wake of fresh protests and mounting fears of US military strikes on Iran. Students at several universities in Iran held anti-government demonstrations over the weekend — the first such protests since Tehran cracked down on protesters last month.According to official estimates in January, about 10,000 Indians, including students, were living in Iran. “In continuation of the advisory issued by the Government of India on January 5 and in view of the evolving situation in Iran, Indian nationals who are currently in Iran (students, pilgrims, business persons and tourists) are advised to leave Iran by available means of transport, including commercial flights,” the Indian embassy in Tehran said. “All Indian nationals in Iran are requested to also have their travel and immigration documents, including passports and identity cards, readily available with them… They are requested to contact the Indian embassy for any assistance in this regard,” it said.

Source: Indian Express February 23, 2026 23:25 UTC