MEA Moves Indian Students Out of Tehran Amid Escalating Iran-Israel Conflict; Sets Up 24x7 Helplines
Separately, some Indians have been facilitated to leave Iran through the border with Armenia.
MEA Moves Indian Students Out of Tehran Amid Escalating Iran-Israel Conflict; Sets Up 24x7 Helplines
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday informed that Indian students in Tehran have been moved out of the city, given the prevailing situation in Iran.
In a statement, the MEA said that for reasons of safety, Indian students in Tehran were relocated through arrangements made by the Indian Embassy. It also stated that other residents, who are self-sufficient in terms of transport, have been advised to move out of the city in view of the developing situation.
Separately, some Indians have been facilitated to leave Iran through the border with Armenia.
The Embassy remains in continuous touch with the Indian community with a view to extending all feasible assistance, the statement added. It also cautioned that further advisories may be issued given the fluid situation.
Additionally, the MEA spokesperson on Tuesday announced that a 24x7 Control Room has been established at the Ministry of External Affairs in view of the ongoing developments in Iran and Israel.
The contact details of the MEA Control Room are:
Toll-free: 1800 11 8797
Landlines: +91-11-23012113, +91-11-23014104, +91-11-23017905
WhatsApp: +91-9968291988
Email: situationroom@mea.gov.in
The Embassy of India in Tehran has also set up a 24x7 emergency helpline with the following contact details:
- For calls only: +98 9128109115, +98 9128109109
- For WhatsApp: +98 901044557, +98 9015993320, +91 808687170
Regional helplines:
Bandar Abbas: +98 9177699036
Zahedan: +98 9396356649
Email: cons.tehran@mea.gov.in
Advisory for Indian Community in Israel
Meanwhile, the Embassy of India in Tel Aviv issued an advisory on June 15 for members of the Indian community in Israel. It stated that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure their safety and well-being as the national emergency declared by the Government of Israel remains in effect.
The Israel–Iran war has entered its fifth day, featuring heavy aerial assaults, drone-enabled sabotage, missile barrages, and a rising civilian death toll. While diplomatic pressure for a ceasefire is mounting, neither side has shown signs of de-escalation. The risk of a broader regional conflict remains high, prompting global actors to urge restraint.
Israel launched Operation Rising Lion on June 13, deploying over 200 aircraft and Mossad-led drone strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, military installations, and senior commanders including Hossein Salami. Many Iranian missile launchers have reportedly been destroyed.
In retaliation, Iran has launched massive missile salvos, striking Tel Aviv, Haifa, and other key regions.
State of Emergency in Israel
A state of emergency was declared in Israel around 3:00 AM on June 13 following Iranian missile attacks and air defense alerts. Lawmakers in the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee unanimously approved the nationwide emergency declared by Defense Minister Israel Katz, which was later extended until the end of the month by the Israeli Cabinet, according to The Times of Israel.
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