Amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran, the Indian Embassy in Iran has issued several helpline numbers and created a Telegram Link for communications with the Indian nationals currently in Iran. Asking the nationals not to give into panic, the Embassy asked people to exercise caution and remain in contact with the Embassy in Tehran.

Several helpline numbers have been issued by Indian missions in both Iran and Israel. The Embassy in Israel has stated that it is in constant touch with local authorities and monitoring developments closely.

“We request everyone in Iran to join the below given Telegram Link to receive updates on the situation from the Embassy. Kindly note that this Telegram Link is ONLY for those Indian Nationals who are currently in Iran,” the Indian Embassy shared on their official X account on Sunday, June 15.
Indian nationals in the region have been urged to remain alert, follow official guidance, and limit outdoor movement.

MEA ensuring safety of Indian nationals in Iran and Israel

Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday said that India is closely monitoring the security situation to ensure the safety and welfare of its nationals in both Israel an Iran.

“The Indian Embassy in Tehran is continuously monitoring the security situation and engaging Indian students in Iran to ensure their safety. In some cases, students are being relocated with the Embassy’s facilitation to safer places within Iran. Other feasible options are also under examination,” the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.

Students from Jammu and Kashmir stranded in Iran

The MEA’s statement comes hours after Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah spoke to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar regarding students from the Union Territory stuck in Iran. More than 1,500 Indian students, most of them from Jammu and Kashmir, are stranded in Iran.

The parents have appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and S Jaishankar to intervene and facilitate the safe return of the Indian students. The majority of the students stranded in Tehran, Shiraz, and Qom cities of Iran are pursuing professional courses, primarily MBBS.

Airstrikes between Israel and Iran

The assurance from the MEA comes amid continued airstrikes between the two countries following Israel’s “Operation Rising Lion,” which targeted nuclear and military sites. Iran responded with a barrage of over 270 missiles. As per the news agency AP, Israeli strikes have killed at least 406 people in Iran, while 14 people have died in Israel since Friday.

Israel launched “Operation Rising Lion” with a surprise attack on Friday morning that wiped out the top echelon of Iran’s military command and damaged its nuclear sites. Iran retaliated with air strikes, with both countries launching hundreds of missiles at each other in the last three days.

Explosions rocked Tehran as metro stations and mosques were turned into bomb shelters. Civilian casualties have mounted in Iran, while key infrastructure including oil refineries and nuclear research facilities have been damaged.

While Israel has said the campaign will continue to escalate in the coming days, Iran has vowed to “open the gates of hell” in retaliation.