ISLAMABAD — India has advised its citizens to leave Iran, citing growing security concerns as tensions between Tehran and Washington intensify.
In a fresh advisory issued by the Indian Embassy in Tehran, New Delhi urged Indian nationals — including students, pilgrims, businesspeople and tourists — to depart the country using available commercial transport. The notice follows earlier cautionary guidance issued in January, but the latest language signals heightened concern.
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The advisory comes at a time of renewed friction between Iran and the United States, with rising military posturing and sharp exchanges over Tehran’s nuclear programme contributing to regional uncertainty. Diplomatic observers say such advisories are typically issued when governments assess the risk of possible escalation rather than in response to a single triggering event.
Indian authorities did not cite a specific incident behind the move. However, the timing reflects growing unease about the stability of the situation and the safety of foreign nationals in the region.
Several countries have in recent weeks reviewed contingency planning for their citizens in the Middle East as geopolitical tensions fluctuate. India’s latest directive underscores a precautionary approach, aimed at minimizing potential risk amid an unpredictable security environment.
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While diplomatic channels between Tehran and Washington remain open, analysts note that volatility in the region can shift quickly, prompting governments to act conservatively to safeguard their nationals abroad.
The development highlights the broader ripple effects of US-Iran tensions, which continue to influence diplomatic and security calculations across the region.
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