Following the increasing tension between America and Iran in the Middle East, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued a new and strict travel advisory on Thursday (23 April 2026). The Embassy has warned Indian citizens not to travel to Iran and has instructed the Indians present there to evacuate safely.

Indian Embassy issued advisory

The Indian Embassy in Tehran said in the advisory, ‘Indian citizens should not travel to Iran by air or land. Traveling to Iran can be risky in terms of security. Due to regional tension, there are restrictions on airspace. According to the Embassy, ​​many challenges remain regarding the operation of international flights. It said, ‘Indian citizens who are currently in Iran should leave the country immediately. Citizens should remain in touch with the Embassy.

Advisory as on 23 April 2026. pic.twitter.com/WIPNNtFspd

— India in Iran (@India_in_Iran) April 23, 2026

Considering the seriousness of the situation, the Indian Embassy has appealed to all citizens to be more careful and follow official instructions. The embassy has also issued a number for this. Mobile Number +989128109115; +989128109109, +989128109102; +989932179359, email cons.tehran@mea.gov.in.

Situation worsened after Trump’s threat

The Indian Embassy has issued the advisory at a time when US President Donald Trump has issued strict orders regarding the increasing security threat in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump has ordered the US Navy to immediately destroy any boat involved in suspicious activities. He also asked to intensify mine-sweeping operations.

Donald Trump said in a post on the social media account ‘Truth Social’, ‘I have ordered the United States Navy to shoot down and destroy any boat, no matter how small, that is laying mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz. There should not be the slightest hesitation in this. He said that our mine sweepers are currently clearing Hormuz.

US control over Hormuz: Trump

Referring to the ongoing tussle over leadership in Iran, he also claimed American control over the regional situation and sea routes. Trump said, ‘Iran is finding it very difficult to understand who its real leader is. Even they themselves don’t know clearly. There is a huge internal tussle going on between the ‘hardliner’ (strict stance) and ‘moderate’ (moderate stance) groups. Hardliners are losing badly in the battlefield, while moderates (who are not very moderate anyway) are now getting more respect.

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