US-Iran war: Indian students evacuate Tehran

New Delhi: The Indian Embassy in Tehran has relocated most Indian students out of the Iranian capital as continued US-Iran hostilities heighten risk perceptions. The Indian Embassy in Iran said in a statement that it had moved most Indian students in Tehran to safer locations outside the city. The mission arranged transportation, food and accommodation for them.

“Due to the heightened risk awareness in the city of Tehran, the Indian Embassy has relocated most of the Indian students in Tehran to safer locations outside Tehran. The embassy has made arrangements for their transportation, food and accommodation,” the statement said.A handful of students who declined the embassy’s invitation remain in Tehran, officials said.For other Indian students and nationals still in Iran, the previously issued advice remains unchanged. The embassy urged them to stay put, stay indoors if possible and away from windows. It also advised Indian nationals to exercise caution, avoid protest or demonstration areas and maintain regular contact with the embassy.The mission has launched an emergency helpline for Indian nationals in Iran and reiterated that it is closely monitoring the security situation following the escalation of military action between the United States and Iran.India has so far called on the region to exercise restraint and de-escalate tensions while prioritizing the safety of its citizens.