Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has given a big statement regarding the situation in Iran in the Parliament during the budget session on Friday (February 6, 2026). He said that the Government of India is constantly keeping a close eye on the situation arising in Iran after the protests that broke out due to economic stagnation.

He also said that the Indian Embassy in Tehran is in constant touch with Indian students and other Indian citizens living in Iran. He said that the Embassy is also providing necessary help and advice to Indian citizens from time to time as per their need.

Indians should not get trapped in the current situation in Iran: Jaishankar

The Union Minister made it clear on the floor of the Parliament, ‘The government is not currently considering the Indian citizens present in Iran as trapped because the airspace of Iran is open and there is regular air connectivity with other countries of the region including India.’

He said, ‘For this reason, at present no special operation has been arranged by the government to evacuate Indians from Iran. However, any change in the situation is being continuously assessed.

9-10 thousand Indians living in 16 provinces of Iran: Jaishankar

The Foreign Minister also told the House that at present around 9 to 10 thousand Indian citizens are living in 16 provinces of Iran. These mainly include students (and their families), workers, pilgrims, tourists, businessmen and seafarers.

He said, ‘Since Iran’s airspace is open at this time, Indian citizens who want to leave Iran have been advised to use available means including commercial flights.’

Jaishankar spoke on phone with Iranian Foreign Minister

Jaishankar also said that he had a phone conversation with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in which he had an in-depth discussion about the developing situation in Iran and its surrounding areas. He also reiterated that India is maintaining contacts with various parties on this issue.

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