Closely monitoring situation, will take all steps for well-being of Indians in Iran: MEA

January 16, 2026 9:24 PM

Closely monitoring situation, will take all steps for well-being of Indians in Iran: MEA

The Indian government has advised its nationals in Iran to leave the country in view of the volatile security situation, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. The ministry stressed that it is closely monitoring developments and remains “committed to doing whatever is necessary for the well-being” of Indian citizens. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "Approximately 9,000 of our citizens are currently residing in Iran. The majority of them are students. In light of the r...

Avoid non-essential travel to Iran until further notice: MEA

January 5, 2026 9:20 PM

Avoid non-essential travel to Iran until further notice: MEA

India on Monday advised its nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Iran until further notice amid ongoing unrest in the country. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in an advisory that "Indian citizens and PIOs 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." The MEA also urged Indian nationals living in Iran on resident visas to regi...