MEA moves Indian students out of Tehran, issues helpline amid Israel-Iran tensions: Details here
The evacuation was arranged by the Indian Embassy in Iran, which remains in close contact with the Indian community on the ground
- Jun 17, 2025,
- Updated Jun 17, 2025 1:16 PM IST
As hostilities between Israel and Iran intensify, Indian students in Tehran have been moved out of the city for safety reasons, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday. The evacuation was arranged by the Indian Embassy in Iran, which remains in close contact with the Indian community on the ground.
“Indian students in Tehran have been moved out of the city for reasons of safety, through arrangements made by the Embassy,” the MEA stated.
The ministry added that other residents in Tehran who have the means to relocate independently have been advised to do so. “All Indian Nationals and PIOs who can move out of Tehran using their own resources are advised to move to a safe location outside the city,” the Indian Embassy in Iran posted on X.
In addition to internal relocations, the MEA confirmed that some Indians have been facilitated to exit Iran via its border with Armenia. The ministry noted that further advisories may be issued as the situation continues to evolve.
To support Indian nationals, a 24x7 control room has been activated at the MEA headquarters in New Delhi. The contact numbers are:
Toll-free: 1800118797Others: +91-11-23012113, +91-11-23014104, +91-11-23017905WhatsApp: +91-9968291988Email: situationroom@mea.gov.in
Additionally, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has set up a round-the-clock emergency helpline:
Calls: +98 9128109115, +98 9128109109WhatsApp: +98 901044557, +98 9015993320, +91 8086871709Local contacts: Bandar Abbas – +98 9177699036; Zahedan – +98 9396356649Email: cons.tehran@mea.gov.in
As hostilities between Israel and Iran intensify, Indian students in Tehran have been moved out of the city for safety reasons, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday. The evacuation was arranged by the Indian Embassy in Iran, which remains in close contact with the Indian community on the ground.
“Indian students in Tehran have been moved out of the city for reasons of safety, through arrangements made by the Embassy,” the MEA stated.
The ministry added that other residents in Tehran who have the means to relocate independently have been advised to do so. “All Indian Nationals and PIOs who can move out of Tehran using their own resources are advised to move to a safe location outside the city,” the Indian Embassy in Iran posted on X.
In addition to internal relocations, the MEA confirmed that some Indians have been facilitated to exit Iran via its border with Armenia. The ministry noted that further advisories may be issued as the situation continues to evolve.
To support Indian nationals, a 24x7 control room has been activated at the MEA headquarters in New Delhi. The contact numbers are:
Toll-free: 1800118797Others: +91-11-23012113, +91-11-23014104, +91-11-23017905WhatsApp: +91-9968291988Email: situationroom@mea.gov.in
Additionally, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has set up a round-the-clock emergency helpline:
Calls: +98 9128109115, +98 9128109109WhatsApp: +98 901044557, +98 9015993320, +91 8086871709Local contacts: Bandar Abbas – +98 9177699036; Zahedan – +98 9396356649Email: cons.tehran@mea.gov.in