NEW DELHI: The Indian Embassy in Tehran on Tuesday issued an urgent advisory to all Indian nationals and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) living in the Iranian capital, urging them to relocate to safer areas as the city’s security situation continues to worsen.This came amid the constantly evolving situation between Israel and Iran.Also read: Israel-Iran conflict: MEA sets up 24X7 control room; releases helpline numbers to contact Indian embassy in TehranIn a statement posted on social media, the embassy said: “All Indian nationals and PIOs who can move out of Tehran using their own resources are advised to move to a safe location outside the city.”The embassy also requested those who have not yet made contact to do so immediately, sharing their whereabouts and contact information. “All Indian nationals who are in Tehran and not in touch with the Embassy are requested to contact the Embassy of India in Tehran immediately and provide their location and contact numbers,” the advisory stated.
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MEA sets up 24×7 control room
In response to rising tensions between Iran and Israel, the ministry of external affairs announced the establishment of a 24×7 control room to monitor the situation and assist Indian nationals.The MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted about set-up of 24×7 control room on X.The Indian Embassy in Tehran also activated a round-the-clock emergency helpline to support citizens in Iran during the ongoing crisis.
Indian students moved out of Tehran for safety: MEA
The MEA also informed that Indian students in Tehran have been relocated from the city due to safety concerns, with arrangements coordinated by the Indian Embassy.“Indian students in Tehran have been moved out of the city for reasons of safety, through arrangements made by the Embassy,” the MEA said in a statement.The ministry added that other Indian residents with access to personal transport have also been advised to leave Tehran in light of the rapidly developing situation.“Separately, some Indians have been facilitated to leave Iran through the border with Armenia,” the statement noted, adding that the Indian Embassy in Tehran remains in constant contact with the Indian community to provide all feasible assistance.Israel’s ongoing air offensive against Iran has resulted in heavy casualties, with officials reporting over 200 people killed and hundreds more injured.
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