India has issued a fresh advisory urging its citizens to avoid travel to Iran amid the evolving security situation in the region. The government has also asked those currently in Iran to exercise caution and remain in touch with Indian authorities, as tensions continue to escalate in the Strait of Hormuz. "Indian citizens are strongly advised not to travel to Iran, whether by air or land," the Indian Embassy in Iran posted on X.
"In view of reports of commencement of some flights between India and Iran, and in continuation of earlier advisories, Indian citizens are strongly advised not to travel to Iran, whether by air or land," the Indian Embassy in Tehran said in a press release.
"Airspace restrictions and operational uncertainties due to regional tensions continue to affect international flight operations to and from Iran. It is further reiterated that all Indian nationals currently in Iran should leave the country through designated land border routes, strictly in coordination with the Embassy."
The embassy also shared these phone numbers: +989128109115; +989128109109; +989128109102; +989932179359 and an email address [email protected] for Indian national trying to connect with the embassy.
Earlier today, India said that it is "worried" for its seafarers after vessels came under fire in the Strait of Hormuz
Mukesh Mangal, Additional Secretary at the Indian Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, said two foreign-flagged vessels that came under fire had 22 Indian sailors on board. "None of the Indian seafarer have been injured in the firing," he said. The ministry said at least 2,680 Indian sailors have been evacuated since the conflict began.
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