MEA Issues Travel Advisory For Indians Travelling To Iran Amid Unrest; Here’s What It Said

In the latest development, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday issued a new travel advisory, strongly urging Indian citizens to avoid travelling to Iran due to the growing violence and instability in the country.

In an official statement, the MEA said, "In view of the ongoing developments in Iran, Indian nationals are once again strongly advised to avoid travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran until further notice."

This latest warning follows increasing unrest across Iran, where violent protests have continued for several weeks. The ministry stressed that the situation remains unpredictable and dangerous, with reports of clashes between protesters and security forces.

Indian Embassy Urges Nationals in Iran to Leave Immediately

Alongside the MEA's advisory, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has also appealed to Indian citizens already in Iran - including students, pilgrims, businesspersons, and tourists - to leave the country at the earliest using available commercial flights.

The embassy warned that the situation in several Iranian cities, including Tehran, had deteriorated due to the intensifying anti-government demonstrations. It asked Indian nationals and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) to stay away from protest sites, maintain caution, and keep in close contact with embassy officials.

Citizens were further reminded to keep their passports, identification, and travel documents ready in case of sudden evacuation or emergency travel. The embassy has also shared emergency contact numbers and an official email ID for immediate assistance:
Helplines: +98 9128109115, +98 9128109109, +98 9128109102, +98 9932179359

Email: [email protected]

Unregistered Indian nationals in Iran were asked to complete their registration online through the MEA portal. Families in India have been advised to help with the registration process in case of internet disruptions within Iran.

Protests Continue to Escalate Across Iran

The travel advisory comes as Iran enters its third week of widespread protests. According to the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), more than 2,400 protesters have been killed since the unrest began in December, while thousands more have been injured or detained.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has blamed what he calls "foreign-backed elements" for the violence. He accused them of trying to destabilize the country, saying that they "place their hopes in the President of the United States."