Mr_Rajkamal Around 9,000 Indians in Iran; Many Have Returned Home After Advisory: MEA
New Delhi | March 2026: The Indian government has said that around 9,000 Indian nationals are currently residing in Iran, with many already returning to India after official travel advisories were issued amid the escalating conflict in West Asia.
Speaking during a media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the government is closely monitoring the situation and remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of Indian citizens in the region.
Advisories Issued to Indian Citizens
The Ministry of External Affairs had earlier issued multiple advisories urging Indians in Iran to leave the country using available commercial flights and avoid non-essential travel to the country as tensions continued to rise. Most of the Indians living in Iran are believed to be students pursuing higher education. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Embassy Assisting Citizens
The Indian Embassy in Tehran remains operational and is helping Indian nationals who want to leave the country. Authorities are facilitating travel arrangements and providing support for those planning to exit Iran.
Officials said that some citizens are also being assisted in travelling through nearby countries such as Armenia and Azerbaijan, from where they can take commercial flights back to India. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Government Monitoring West Asia Situation
The advisory comes amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States, which has raised security concerns across the Middle East. The Indian government has been holding regular inter-ministerial briefings to assess the impact of the crisis on Indian citizens and energy security.
Officials say India remains prepared to assist all citizens who wish to leave Iran and will continue monitoring the situation closely as the regional conflict develops.
