New Delhi: India on Monday issued a fresh travel advisory for its citizens in Iran, urging them to avoid all travel to the country and advising those currently there to leave at the earliest through available means of transport. The advisory comes amid a sharp escalation in hostilities between Iran and Israel, raising concerns over regional security.
In a statement, the Indian Embassy in Tehran reiterated its earlier warning, citing the deteriorating situation in the region. “In view of the latest developments in the region, all Indian nationals are advised to avoid travel to Iran. Those presently in Iran should exit the country through available means of transport,” the embassy said.
India has been closely monitoring developments in West Asia since tensions intensified earlier this year. Following the outbreak of conflict between Iran and Israel, the government had launched evacuation efforts that helped more than 1,800 Indian nationals return home safely. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), approximately 6.49 lakh passengers have travelled back to India from the wider West Asia region since late February.
The latest advisory follows renewed military exchanges between Iran and Israel. Iran reportedly launched a series of missile attacks targeting Israeli positions in response to Israeli strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs. Israel, in turn, carried out retaliatory attacks on multiple targets inside Iran and said it had also intercepted a missile launched from Yemen by the Iran-backed Houthi group.
The conflict has heightened fears of a broader regional confrontation, particularly as attacks have extended to areas near strategic Gulf states and key energy corridors. Despite the escalation, the United States has indicated that ongoing diplomatic efforts with Tehran remain on track.
With tensions showing little sign of easing, Indian authorities have urged citizens to remain vigilant, follow official advisories and prioritise their safety. The government has assured that it continues to closely assess the situation and provide assistance to Indian nationals in the region as required.
