Avoid non-essential travel to Iran, Indian Embassy issues travel advisory

The Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued a fresh travel advisory urging Indian citizens to reconsider non-essential travel to Iran, citing heightened security concerns and evolving regional instability.

The updated advisory reflects growing fears over civilian safety in the wake of renewed hostilities between Iran and Israel.“In view of the security-related developments over the past several weeks, Indian nationals are advised to carefully consider the evolving situation before undertaking non-essential travel to Iran,” the embassy stated in a notice posted on X (formerly Twitter).

Advisory for Indians already in Iran

For Indian nationals currently in Iran, either residing or traveling, the embassy has urged then to ensure that they are closely monitoring regional developments.

The advisory added, "They are advised to continue to monitor the latest regional developments and follow updated advisories issued by the Indian authorities."The embassy also assured that Indian citizens wishing to leave the country may currently do so through available commercial flights and ferry services. The message is clear: although travelling out of Iran is still possible, the situation remains unpredictable, and early departure might be the safer option.

Read more: US Embassy warns of visa consequences after shoplifting incident involving Indian woman The advisory follows the escalation of conflict in the region after Israel launched “Operation Rising Lion” on June 13, targeting Iranian nuclear and military facilities. The offensive prompted a swift and forceful response from Tehran, which retaliated with missile and drone strikes against Israeli territories and a US airbase in Qatar.In response to Iran’s counteroffensive, the US military struck multiple Iranian nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan on June 22, escalating the conflict further.

These developments triggered widespread fear of a broader military confrontation in the region.The tense standoff finally paused on June 24, when US President Donald Trump declared a unilateral ceasefire. The 12-day conflict ended, at least temporarily, bringing a fragile calm to the region.Read more: Paranormal investigator Dan Rivera dies during Annabelle tour—5 ‘supposedly’ haunted doll museums in the worldWhile India has remained neutral on the military aspect of the Israel-Iran conflict, its foreign missions have remained proactive in ensuring the safety of its citizens abroad.

This latest advisory is part of India’s ongoing efforts to respond swiftly to regional instability and provide timely information to its diaspora.The Embassy’s recommendation to delay non-essential travel reflects a broader concern about potential flare-ups that may follow even after a ceasefire. Given the complex geopolitical interests in the Middle East—especially concerning Iran’s nuclear ambitions, which Tehran insists are peaceful—experts warn that tensions could reignite at short notice.For the latest updates, Indian citizens are encouraged to follow the Embassy of India in Iran’s social media handles and visit the Ministry of External Affairs website.