‘Haven’t slept in 3 days’: Fear grips Indian students in Iran; Israel escalates attack |

As tensions between Israel and Iran reach a boiling point, Indian students studying in Iran are growing increasingly desperate for help, urging the Indian government to evacuate them before the situation deteriorates further.A series of aerial attacks on Iranian cities near residential areas has made the situation tense and jarring for students who have enrolled in different medical universities across the country. Several Indian students, mostly from Jammu and Kashmir prefer Iranian medical programmes mostly for their affordability.“One blast happened just 5 kilometres from our hostel. Over 350 Indian students are enrolled here. We’re terrified”, said Imtisal Mohidin, a third-year MBBS student at Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran. “We were jolted awake by explosions at around 2:30 am on Friday and rushed to the basement. Since then, we haven’t been able to sleep.”A first-year student at Kerman University of Medical Sciences describes the distressing situation in Iran.“We heard gunshots today. We’ve been told to stock up on drinking water,” said Faizan, who hails from Srinagar. “My parents call me 10 times a day. The internet is barely working. We came here to study, but now our only concern is survival.With flights suspended and Iranian airspace under restrictions, the students say returning home is their only hope for safety.Responding to the mounting concern, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has advised all nationals and persons of Indian origin to stay indoors and follow verified communication channels, including a dedicated Telegram group for updates.Imtisal, a 22-year-old MBBS student in his third year at Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran, noted that his university alone has more than 350 Indian students enrolled. “The embassy is in touch and has shared helpline numbers, but we’re really scared. We’re asking the Indian government to bring us back before anything worse happens,” he added. A statement from the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that the embassy is closely monitoring developments and in contact with affected students. “The safety and well-being of Indian students is our priority. Some are being shifted to safer areas within Iran with the embassy’s help. Other options are also being looked into,” the statement said.