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India Issues Fresh Advisory: Urges Nationals to 'Expeditiously Exit' Iran
India's MEA Advises Nationals to Exit Iran Promptly
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued a fresh advisory to its nationals currently residing in Iran, strongly urging them to "expeditiously exit" the country. This directive comes shortly after the announcement of a ceasefire between the US President Donald Trump and the Iranian Foreign Minister. The Indian Embassy in Tehran emphasized that Indian nationals should coordinate with the embassy and utilize suggested routes for their departure, explicitly warning against attempting to approach any international land border without prior consultation and coordination with the embassy. Emergency contact numbers have been publicly shared across social media platforms for assistance.
Flight Cancellations and Safe Passage Options
For the past 40 days, airports across Iran, including Tehran, have been completely shut down, making international travel impossible. This situation has left thousands of Indian students, medical students, and pilgrims stranded. The Indian Embassy is now working on facilitating the return of these nationals, primarily through the land border with Armenia. The advisory stipulates that while departure is now possible, it must be carried out in coordination with the Indian Embassy, which will provide details and assistance. This measure is expected to bring significant relief to the stranded Indians and their families back home, as a safe and phased return plan is being implemented.
*Source: YouTube: NDTV (2026-04-08)*
