The Ministry of External Affairs and the Embassy of India in Tehran are closely monitoring developments and coordinating necessary arrangements to safeguard Indian nationals
People inspect the rubble of a collapsed building near Ferdowsi square in Tehran. Pic/AFP
The Indian Embassy in Tehran has shifted most of the Indian students out of the Iranian capital to safer locations inside the country, an official statement said on Tuesday.
In a post on X, the embassy wrote, "Due to the heightened risk perception in Tehran city, the Embassy of India has relocated most Indian students who were in Tehran to safer locations outside Tehran. The Embassy has made arrangements for their transportation, food, and accommodation. Only a small number of students who declined the Embassy's offer remain in Tehran."
It stated that for other Indian students and Indian nationals who still remain in Iran, the advisory issued earlier remains unchanged-
- Stay where you are, remain indoors as far as possible, and stay away from windows.
- Exercise due caution at all times.
- Avoid areas of protests or demonstrations.
- Remain in regular contact with the Embassy of India in Iran.
The emergency contact helplines of the Embassy of India in Iran are as follows -
Mobile Numbers:
+989128109115;
+989128109102;
+989128109109;
+989932179359
- Email: cons.tehran@mea.gov.in
— India in Iran (@India_in_Iran) March 3, 2026
Students shifted to safer places: JKSA
According to the IANS, Indian students residing in Tehran have been relocated to the city of Qom as a precautionary step amid continued airstrikes and escalating tensions in Iran, the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) said on Tuesday.
Nasir Khuehami, national convenor of Jammu and Kashmir Students Association said, the Embassy of India in Tehran began a structured relocation process in view of the worsening security situation, the news agency reported.
Tehran has been described as one of the worst-affected cities. Students were shifted in buses arranged by the Embassy and are currently en route to Qom under the supervision of Indian authorities.
Khuehami said the Association has been in direct contact with the students and confirmed that all Indian students in Tehran, including those from Jammu and Kashmir, are safe.
While parents remain anxious due to the volatile situation, the relocation has brought reassurance to families.
MEA monitoring situation
The Ministry of External Affairs and the Embassy of India in Tehran were closely monitoring developments and coordinating necessary arrangements to safeguard Indian nationals.
Further steps, including a possible evacuation, may be considered depending on the reopening of airspace and the evolving security conditions.
The JKSA expressed appreciation to the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy for their prompt response and continuous engagement during the crisis.
Khuehami urged parents to remain calm, assuring them that coordinated efforts are underway to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students, as per the IANS.
(with IANS inputs)
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