The Ministry of External Affairs, through the Indian Embassy in Iran, issued an urgent advisory in light of the latest developments in the region. Reiterating its earlier guidance, the Embassy advised all Indian nationals against undertaking any travel to Iran.
“In view of the latest developments in the region, the Embassy reiterates its earlier advice to all Indian Nationals to avoid any travel to Iran,” the advisory stated in a message posted on X.
The renewed warning came on June 8, 2026, as Israel launched airstrikes targeting central and western Iran in response to missile attacks from Tehran, marking a further escalation in the ongoing conflict.
India had previously issued an advisory on April 7, directing its nationals in Iran to remain at their current locations for the following 48 hours. The precautionary measure was announced after United States President Donald Trump warned that a “whole civilisation will die tonight” if Iran failed to meet his 8 p.m. Eastern Time deadline to end its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
According to official figures, approximately 9,000 Indian nationals, including students, were present in Iran when hostilities began following strikes on Iranian targets by Israel and the United States on February 28. Since the outbreak of the conflict, nearly 1,800 Indians have returned to India.
The latest advisory underscores India's continuing concern for the safety and security of its citizens as military tensions in the region deepen and the risk to foreign nationals remains high.
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