Indians in Iran Urged to Leave as India Issues Safety Advisory Amid Israel-Iran Tensions

India issued a new advisory for Indians in Iran amid rising Israel-Iran tensions. The notice asked Indians already in Iran to leave soon. It said departures should use available and safe transport options. It also told other Indians to avoid travelling to Iran until further notice.

The Indian Embassy in Tehran released the guidance and said it repeated an earlier advisory. The embassy asked Indian nationals in Iran to plan exits through safe routes. It also advised against non-essential trips to Iran. Officials flagged safety and security risks across the region.

The latest message was among India’s strongest warnings in recent months. Earlier updates had stressed caution as tensions built. This time, the advisory explicitly asked Indians staying or living in Iran to leave. Authorities said the shift reflected recent developments in West Asia and related risks.

The advisory followed fresh military action between Israel and Iran. Reports said Israeli forces struck multiple sites inside Iran, including the southwest. Iran later responded with missile attacks towards sites in Israel. Both sides reported overnight operations, raising worries about a wider regional conflict.

The recent hostilities were described as a serious escalation since a ceasefire earlier this year. That ceasefire followed weeks of confrontation between the two countries. Governments worldwide continued to monitor the situation closely. The renewed exchange increased uncertainty for civilians and foreign nationals across the area.

Indians in Iran: MEA diaspora numbers and categories

MEA Data on Indian Diaspora Abroad as of January 2026 estimated 9,488 overseas Indians in Iran. The figures included NRIs and PIOs. The breakdown is shown below.

Category	Count
Total overseas Indians	9,488
Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)	9,000
Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs)	488

India also asked Indian nationals in Iran to stay in contact with the embassy. Indians were advised to track official updates and emergency messages. Families of Indians in Iran were also told to rely on official government and embassy channels for information.

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The advisory remained focused on safety steps for Indians connected to Iran. Indians in Iran were told to leave using safe options, while others were asked to defer travel. The warning followed fresh Israel-Iran strikes and broader conflict fears. Official channels were positioned as the main source for updates and emergency guidance.