THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK
New Delhi, June 16: More than 10,000 Indians, including around 1,500 students (mostly from Jammu and Kashmir), are stranded across various cities in Iran due to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, placing their safety in jeopardy. In response, the Indian government has intensified diplomatic efforts to ensure their safe evacuation.
Reports suggest that India has formally requested the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to allow evacuation through land routes, given the current security risks in Iranian airspace.
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Iran Opens Land Borders for Indian Evacuation
Accepting India’s proposal, Iran has now opened its land borders. As per the plan, stranded Indian nationals will be evacuated through neighboring countries including Armenia, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, and Turkmenistan—all of which share borders with Iran.
Iran Asks Detailed Information for Evacuation
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has stated that, due to airport closures and current circumstances, several countries have approached them for evacuation of their diplomats and citizens. Tehran has asked the Indian government to provide names, passport numbers, and vehicle details of Indians crossing the border.
This information must be submitted to the General Protocol Department. Iran has also requested the travel dates and preferred exit borders of the Indian nationals to ensure security arrangements during the evacuation.
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Indian Embassy Issues Google Form and Telegram Link
The Indian Embassy has urged stranded citizens to remain calm, exercise caution, and stay in close contact with the embassy. It has shared a Google Form on its official X account for Indian nationals to fill in their details. Additionally, a Telegram link has been provided for Indians in Iran to receive real-time updates from the mission.
