By Admin 
Amidst the increasing tension and recent protests in Iran, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has strongly advised all Indian citizens to leave the country immediately. The embassy said in an advisory issued on Friday that Indians including students, pilgrims, businessmen and tourists should leave Iran by all available means, including commercial flights. This advisory is a revision of the previous advisories of January 5, 2026 and January 14, 2026, but now the situation is said to be more serious.
What was said in the advisory?
The embassy wrote, ‘In view of the current situation in Iran, Indian citizens (students, pilgrims, businessmen and tourists) are advised to leave Iran by all available means including commercial flights. The advisory of 14 January 2026 reiterates that all Indian citizens and PIOs should remain alert, stay away from areas where protests or demonstrations are taking place, remain in touch with the Indian Embassy and keep an eye on local media. The Embassy further said that all Indians should always keep their passport, ID and other travel documents ready. Contact the embassy for any help.
The Indian Embassy has issued helpline numbers for Indian citizens who can be contacted at the Embassy.
- +98 912 810 9115
- +98 912 810 9109
- +98 912 810 9102
- +98 993 217 9359
Apart from this, you can also contact through email cons.tehran@mea.gov.in.
Why was this advisory issued?
- Situation in Iran: Thousands of people were killed during nationwide protests in January 2026, after which the government took strict action. Students launched massive protests with the reopening of universities in February 2026. Demonstrations are taking place in Tehran, Mashhad and other cities, where there have been clashes with security forces.
- US-Iran tension: Tension is increasing between America and Iran. American military forces are gathering in the area and there is a fear of possible attacks from the Trump administration. It has been said in many media reports that this advisory has come amid the fear of American attacks.
- Previous advisories: On January 5, MEA had advised to avoid non-essential travel. On January 14, the embassy had asked to remain alert. Now, if the situation worsens in February, an appeal has been made to ‘evacuate immediately’.