The advisory comes after thousands of Iranian students staged anti-government protests at universities in Tehran and other cities for a second consecutive day on Sunday, as campuses reopened a month after deadly nationwide unrest
Iranians clash at Amirkabir University of Technology in Tehran on Sunday, February 22, during pro- and anti-regime rallies. PIC/AFP
The Embassy of India in Iran on Monday issued an advisory urging Indian nationals to leave the country using available means of transport, including commercial flights, in view of the evolving situation and ongoing nationwide anti-government protests, news agency ANI reported.
In an official statement, the Embassy said the advisory follows the government’s earlier notices issued on January 5 and reiterated on January 14.
"In view of the evolving situation in Iran, Indian nationals who are currently in Iran (students, pilgrims, business persons and tourists) are advised to leave Iran by available means of transport, including commercial flights," the statement read, according to ANI.
The Embassy further urged all Indian citizens and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) in Iran to exercise due caution, avoid areas witnessing protests or demonstrations, stay in close contact with the Indian Embassy, and regularly monitor local media for updates.
It also advised nationals to keep their travel and immigration documents, including passports and identification papers, readily accessible, and assured assistance to those facing any difficulties, ANI reported.
"The emergency contact helplines of the Indian Embassy are provided below: Mobile Numbers: +989128109115; +989128109109; +989128109102; +989932179359. Email: cons.tehran@mea.gov.in," the statement said.
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The Embassy also asked Indian nationals not yet registered with the Indian Mission in Iran to do so through this link. Families in India may register on behalf of their relatives if internet disruptions prevent them from doing so themselves.
The advisory comes after thousands of Iranian students staged anti-government protests at universities in Tehran and other cities for a second consecutive day on Sunday, as campuses reopened a month after deadly nationwide unrest, according to Al Jazeera.
The renewed demonstrations follow violent crackdowns earlier this year, during which thousands were reportedly killed, particularly on the nights of January 8 and 9, when authorities imposed a nationwide communications blackout.
Tensions remain high in Iran, with risks of further escalation involving the United States and Israel. Major higher-education institutions in Tehran – including University of Tehran, Sharif University of Technology, Amirkabir University of Technology, and Shahid Beheshti University – saw significant student participation in protests on Sunday.
Scuffles reportedly occurred between anti-establishment students and supporters of the country’s theocratic system, many linked to the paramilitary Basij under the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Al Jazeera reported. Areas around the campuses saw a strong deployment of heavily armed security personnel.
According to Al Jazeera, tens of thousands of people, including schoolchildren and university students, have been detained during and after nationwide demonstrations, although Iranian authorities have not released comprehensive figures on arrests.
(With ANI inputs)
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