'Rise in instability in Iran': Indian embassy sounds alarm; urges people to leave, postpone travel
The Indian Embassy in Iran has issued a travel advisory urging Indian nationals to postpone travel and consider leaving the country due to escalating regional instability. This follows increased military hostilities between the United States and Iran.
Why it matters
Heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East pose direct safety risks to foreign nationals and impact regional stability.
NEW DELHI: The Indian Embassy in Iran on Sunday issued a revised travel advisory, urging Indian nationals to postpone all travel to the country.It also advised Indians already in Tehran to consider temporarily leaving the country using available commercial flights, as the security situation continues to deteriorate amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.The advisory comes as military hostilities between the United States and Iran have intensified, with fresh strikes, retaliatory attacks and growing concerns over the security situation across the region.In its advisory, the embassy said, "The recent days have seen an increase in levels of instability and conflict in Iran."It advised Indian nationals planning to visit Iran 'for any purpose' to postpone their travel until the security environment improves.The embassy also urged Indians already in Iran to 'consider temporarily exiting Iran, using available flight options.'For those choosing to remain in the country, the mission advised exercising the…
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