The situation in Iran is deteriorating rapidly. The death toll is also continuously increasing amid the ongoing protests against the government in Iran. The situation in Iran has become so serious that the Indian government has issued a final warning to its citizens present there and advised them to leave Iran as soon as possible. It is being told that about 10 thousand Indians are stranded in Iran, out of which a large number are students.

Now the situation has become such that many Indians are not able to leave the country immediately even if they want to. Amidst the tension, Iran closed its airspace on the night of 14-15 January, due to which many international flights were canceled or diverted. However, the airspace was reopened later in the morning. Even before this, Iran has closed its airspace during the attacks with Israel and during the 12-day war in June. The situation still remains unstable. In such a situation, questions are being raised as to how the Indians trapped in Iran will get out.

Airlines issued advisory

Considering the situation in Iran, Indian aviation companies have issued advisories. In fact, Air India, Indigo and other companies have said that in view of the situation in Iran, closure of its air space and safety of passengers, the flights which were passing over that area are now using other routes. Due to which flights may be delayed. Those flights which are not possible to re-route have been cancelled. Apart from this, the Government of India had also issued an advisory in which guidelines were issued for all Indian citizens. The Foreign Ministry had said in its advisory that all citizens should leave Iran as soon as possible.

Why are Indians not able to leave Iran?

Along with the situation, the system has also become the biggest challenge for the Indians stranded in Iran. It is not easy to leave the country especially for the Indian students studying there. Actually, under the rules of Iran, foreign students have to submit their passports to the university administration. In the current situation, many universities are delaying the return of passports due to security reasons. Apart from this, to leave Iran, not only passport but also exit visa is required. Many students do not have this visa yet. The examinations have been postponed and the university administration says that exit visa cannot be given before the examination process is completed. Due to which, the situation remains difficult for the Indians trapped in Iran.

Now how will the Indians trapped there get out?

Due to the worsening of the situation in Iran, many questions are now arising in the minds of people that if the airspace is closed again, how will the Indians trapped there be able to get out. If Iran’s airspace remains closed then flights will not be able to go to Iran. But land and sea routes are open, so Indians living there can reach the border of the nearest country through land route. From where they can get onward flights. Apart from this, if needed, if the Indian government takes initiative like rescue operation, then Indian citizens can be evacuated from Iran.

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Commercial flights were banned in Iran’s airspace for about 5 hours yesterday (January 14) night. The reason for this was not given, but it is believed to be related to the increasing tension between America and Iran and the ongoing large protests in Iran. Due to this ban, airlines all over the world had to change the routes of flights, due to which there was a lot of wastage of time and fuel.

What is the current situation in Iran’s airspace?

Iran had banned commercial flights last night. Only a few international flights were allowed to pass. Although the airspace has now opened, flights like Flydubai, Turkish Airlines, IndiGo and Air India are being canceled or rerouted. Germany has advised its airlines not to fly into Iran airspace. America already prevents its commercial flights from flying over Iran.

Why is Iran’s airspace so important?

• Iran is located in the Middle East and lies on the main East-West air route from Europe to Asia.
• This is the most direct route, which saves both time and fuel for flights.
• If airlines do not fly over Iran, they have to go north via the Caspian Sea or south via Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
• Due to this, the flight takes several hours and the cost of fuel increases a lot.
• This may also increase ticket prices and lead to schedule delays or cancellations.

Airlines alert after 2020 mistake

Iran’s airspace is very special for the world’s aviation, but due to security fears and the incident of 2020, airlines are cautious. On January 8, 2020, Iranian air defense fired two surface-to-air missiles minutes after takeoff from Tehran airport. These missiles hit Ukraine International Airlines flight PS752 (Boeing 737-800), killing all 176 people (passengers and crew).

Iran initially denied it for several days and called it Western propaganda, but later admitted that it was ‘human error’. The plane was considered an enemy target. America-Iran tension was very high at that time. Due to this accident, fear over Iran’s airspace increased across the world and many countries advised to avoid flights from there.

How much has the demonstration increased in Iran?

Major protests are continuing in Iran that started in December 2025. According to NGO reports, more than 3,400 people have been killed. America has warned of military action against Iran. US President Donald Trump said that ‘the killing has stopped and there will be no executions, but we will see more process.’ Trump told the protesters that ‘help is on the way.’ The American USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is moving from the South China Sea towards the Middle East, which has further increased the tension. It has been advised to evacuate some personnel at the American base in Qatar.

Indian students in ran: Today is the fourth day of the ongoing war between Iran and Israel. India has taken a big step amidst the continuous bombing and increasing stress. The government has started the process of evacuating Indian citizens and students trapped in Iran. This decision has been taken at a time when thousands of Indians are trapped in difficult situations there and the war is continuously intensifying.

India started withdrawal, first batch reached Armenia
According to government sources, the first batch of Indian citizens reached Armenia border from Iran on Tuesday night. There are about 110 people in this batch, this process has been started after a conversation between the Government of India and Iran.

India sought help for a safe return of about 10,000 students from Iran. The Iranian government agreed to this and said that its airspace is closed, so Indian citizens can go from ground routes to Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and Afghanistan.

Arrangement of special buses made for the evacuation of Indian students
On Monday, the Indian Embassy arranged special buses to take out students from Tehran. All Indian students have been transported to safe areas from Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University and Iran University of Medical Sciences. At the same time, students of Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences were sent to Kom city from Gate No. 2 (Iranian time) of Welllen University.

On the other hand, the work of sending students to safe places is also going on from Urmia University of Medical Sciences. Also, the Indian embassy is in constant touch with the officials of Shiraz University and Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and students will be taken out on Tuesday morning.

Indian Embassy issued advisory
The Indian Embassy in Tehran issued an advisory on June 15, asking all Indian citizens and overseas Indians to stay in contact with the embassy, ​​do not get out without need and take updates from the social media platforms of the embassy.

The embassy also stated that he is keeping an eye on the security situation and is in constant touch with the students living in Iran to ensure their safety and assistance.

Iran warns America
Iranian President Masood Pezeskian has given a strong warning to the US. He has said that if the US did not stop Israel, then Iran’s next retaliation will be even more painful.

The statement came on Monday during a telephone conversation with Sultan Hatham bin Ta Tahark of Oman. President Peseskian said that Iran has also shown earlier that it is capable of giving fast and accurate answers. He said, “If this happens again, our answer will be even more harsh.”