Travel alert: Indian embassy flags exit routes for citizens in Iran, no evacuation call yet
The Indian Embassy in Iran has issued an advisory urging Indian nationals to avoid all non-essential travel to the country, citing heightened security risks. The advisory, released on Wednesday, follows a surge in hostilities between Iran, Israel, and the United States over the past month.
"In view of the security-related developments over the past several weeks, Indian nationals are advised to carefully consider the evolving situation before undertaking non-essential travel to Iran," the embassy said in a statement posted on X.
The embassy further advised citizens to stay informed. "Indian nationals are advised to continue to monitor the latest regional developments and follow updated advisories issued by the Indian authorities," the statement added.
For those currently in Iran, the embassy clarified that evacuation was not yet necessary and that transportation remains operational. "Indian nationals already in Iran, and interested in leaving, may avail the commercial flight and ferry options which are available right now," it said.
The advisory comes after a 12-day military escalation in the region. On June 13, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, targeting Iran’s military and nuclear sites. Iran responded with missile and drone attacks on Israeli targets. The United States, siding with Israel, carried out airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan on June 22.
In retaliation, Iran struck back, hitting locations across Israeli-occupied territories and a U.S. airbase in Qatar. The hostilities ended on June 24 after Israel announced a ceasefire, conveyed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The conflict has intensified concerns over Iran’s nuclear programme. Washington claims Tehran’s uranium enrichment could lead to nuclear weapon development. Iran maintains that its programme is peaceful and for civilian use.
The 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) had initially placed strict limits on Iran’s enrichment levels and stockpile. However, following the U.S.'s withdrawal from the deal in 2018 under Trump’s administration, Iran has gradually scaled back its compliance, enriching uranium up to 60%, near weapons-grade levels.
This month, Iranian President Pezeshkian signed a bill into law that suspends cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency. Iran’s state broadcaster reported that the move followed parliamentary approval of the legislation.
"In view of the security-related developments over the past several weeks, Indian nationals are advised to carefully consider the evolving situation before undertaking non-essential travel to Iran," the embassy said in a statement posted on X.
The embassy further advised citizens to stay informed. "Indian nationals are advised to continue to monitor the latest regional developments and follow updated advisories issued by the Indian authorities," the statement added.
For those currently in Iran, the embassy clarified that evacuation was not yet necessary and that transportation remains operational. "Indian nationals already in Iran, and interested in leaving, may avail the commercial flight and ferry options which are available right now," it said.
The advisory comes after a 12-day military escalation in the region. On June 13, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, targeting Iran’s military and nuclear sites. Iran responded with missile and drone attacks on Israeli targets. The United States, siding with Israel, carried out airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan on June 22.
In retaliation, Iran struck back, hitting locations across Israeli-occupied territories and a U.S. airbase in Qatar. The hostilities ended on June 24 after Israel announced a ceasefire, conveyed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The conflict has intensified concerns over Iran’s nuclear programme. Washington claims Tehran’s uranium enrichment could lead to nuclear weapon development. Iran maintains that its programme is peaceful and for civilian use.
The 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) had initially placed strict limits on Iran’s enrichment levels and stockpile. However, following the U.S.'s withdrawal from the deal in 2018 under Trump’s administration, Iran has gradually scaled back its compliance, enriching uranium up to 60%, near weapons-grade levels.
This month, Iranian President Pezeshkian signed a bill into law that suspends cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency. Iran’s state broadcaster reported that the move followed parliamentary approval of the legislation.
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