New Delhi: The Indian Embassy in Tehran has advised Indian nationals to leave Iran using available means of transport amid fears of a possible US strike on the country, concerns that have been mounting over the past few weeks. The fresh advisory also comes against the backdrop of a fresh round of anti-government protests that have erupted in parts of the country.
"In continuation of the advisory issued by the Government of India on 5 January 2026, 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 fresh advisory read.
The development comes amid reports that a potential US strike on Iran could be imminent, although negotiations between Tehran and Washington aimed at reaching a nuclear deal are ongoing.
Indian students in Iran seek PM's help
Indian students studying in Iran have appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for intervention after the advisory, which clashed with university examinations scheduled for March.
Hundreds of Indian nationals — a large proportion of them medical students from Jammu and Kashmir — are enrolled at Iranian universities. They say universities have not postponed exams even as fears of conflict with the US grow.
The All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA) has officially written to the Prime Minister’s Office requesting urgent intervention. The group asked the government to raise the issue with Iranian authorities and academic institutions, so examination timelines can be adjusted if conditions deteriorate.
