NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said it is making preparations to facilitate the return of Indian nationals from Iran who wish to return to India in view of the evolving situation in the country, sources told ANI.Earlier, the Indian Embassy in Iran had issued an advisory asking all Indian citizens currently residing in the country to register with the embassy. Officials noted that the registration process was slow due to an ongoing internet shutdown. Family members of Indians in Iran have been informed that they can complete registration on behalf of their relatives through the MEA’s online portal at https://www.meaers.com/request/home
The advisory further said that Indian nationals in Iran, including students, pilgrims, businessmen and tourists, should leave the country by all available means, including commercial flights. The embassy has also activated four emergency numbers for Indian citizens: +98 9128109115, +98 9128109109, +98 9128109102 and +98 9932179359.As Iran reopens its airspace to civilian traffic after a temporary closure due to rising tensions, the first evacuation flight is scheduled from Tehran to Delhi tomorrow. According to officials, all students have been properly registered, the embassy has collected their personal details and passports and the first group has been asked to be ready by 8:00 am. Students from Golestan University and some students from SBUMS and TUMS are likely to be part of the first evacuation group. The final passenger list will be released later this evening once confirmed by authorities.Nationwide protests have been taking place in Iran for over two weeks, initially sparked by anger over the collapse of the national currency and the deteriorating economic situation. Since then, unrest has escalated into broader protests against the country’s theocratic leadership, driven by discontent over economic mismanagement and restrictions on personal freedoms.The evacuation measure brought relief to families, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir, who were worried about the safety of students amid the deteriorating security situation in Iran.
