By SCALE UB news team : 17/06/2025

News summary:

The Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued a strong advisory urging all Indian nationals and PIOs to move to safe areas outside the city due to escalating missile and drone strikes from Israel. A 24×7 MEA control room and emergency helpline have been activated. Over 100 Indians have already been relocated via Armenia, and others are urged to register and report their locations immediately. apnews.com+15livemint.com+15m.economictimes.com+15

Detail news:

As Israel‑Iran hostilities enter their fifth day, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued a decisive advisory for Indian citizens residing in the city. “All Indian Nationals and PIOs who can move out of Tehran using their own resources are advised to move to a safe location outside the city,” the embassy stated on X.

 Embassy Guidance & Control‑Room Support

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has set up a 24×7 control room in New Delhi, while Tehran’s embassy launched its own round‑the‑clock helpline. Indian nationals are urged to immediately register their presence and location via posted helpline numbers. Contacts include:
• Embassy (Tehran): +98‑9128109115 / +98‑9128109109 (calls), WhatsApp: +98‑901044557 / +98‑9015993320 / +91‑8086871709 timesofindia.indiatimes.com+6livemint.com+6stratnewsglobal.com+6
• MEA Control Room (India): 1800‑118‑797; +91‑11‑23012113/104; WhatsApp: +91‑9968291988; email: situationroom@mea.gov.in m.economictimes.com+2livemint.com+2stratnewsglobal.com+2

 Evacuation & Student Relocation

The embassy has facilitated the safe exit of over 100 Indian students via the Armenian border. Those with personal transport have been encouraged to leave independently. India is in active talks with Armenia and the UAE to support broader evacuation efforts. indiatoday.in+6indiatodayne.in+6stratnewsglobal.com+6

 Context & Urgency

This advisory comes as Israel intensifies airstrikes and launches drone strikes targeting Tehran. U.S. President Trump recently urged all Tehran residents to evacuate immediately. While Iran hasn’t declared evacuation, the volatile environment has severely affected foreign nationals. apnews.com+1indiatoday.in+1

 Why This Matters

• Safety First: Immediate relocation guidance signals escalating risk within Tehran’s urban zones.

• Proactive Diplomacy: The MEA’s helpline and student relocations illustrate India’s swift response in a volatile crisis.

• Regional Fallout: Showcases the growing humanitarian and diplomatic impact of the Israel‑Iran conflict on third‑country citizens.