Indian mission in Iran asks citizens to leave country by available means
The MEA has also advised Indian nationals from travelling to Iran as the country witnesses massive anti-government protests
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The Indian Embassy in Iran on Wednesday advised Indian nationals, including students, pilgrims, businesspersons, and tourists, to leave the country by available means amid the ongoing anti-government protests.
In an advisory, the embassy said, "In view of the evolving situation in Iran, Indian nationals who are currently in Iran are advised to leave Iran by available means of transport, including commercial flights."
The embassy also requested Indian nationals to keep their travel and immigration documents, including passports and IDs, readily available with them.
Indians currently in Iran can contact the Embassy on the following helpline numbers: +989128109115, +989128109109, +989128109102, and +989932179359, or send an email to cons.tehran@mea.gov.in for any assistance.
MEA asks Indians to refrain from travelling to Iran
The Ministry of External Affairs also advised Indians against travelling to Iran. In an advisory issued on Wednesday, the ministry said, "In view of the ongoing developments in Iran, Indian nationals are once again strongly advised to avoid travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran until further notice."
In an earlier advisory issued on January 5, the ministry said, "Indian citizens and Persons of Indian Origin currently in Iran should exercise due caution, avoid areas of protests or demonstrations, and closely monitor news as well as the website and social media handles of the Embassy of India in Tehran."
It also advised Indian nationals living in Iran on resident visas to register with the Indian embassy if they have not already done so. The ministry also cautioned against making any new travel plans to the country.
Anti-Khamenei protests
The latest protests against the regime led by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began on December 28, 2025, amid worsening economic conditions.
The protests soon turned violent, with security forces using military weapons against demonstrators, including shooting at close range at the head and upper body.
An Iranian official told news agency Reuters that 2,000 people had been killed but that "terrorists" were to blame.