‘Remain vigilant’: India issues advisory to citizens in Iran; Israel strikes key facilities in Tehran

The Indian Embassy in Iran on Friday advised all Indian nationals and persons of Indian origin to remain cautious amid Israel's attack on Iran.In a post on X, the embassy said, "In view of the current situation in Iran, all Indian nationals and persons of Indian origin in Iran are requested to remain vigilant, avoid all unnecessary movements, follow the Embassy’s social media accounts and observe safety protocols as advised by local authorities.

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The advisory came after Israel launched strikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities. Israeli officials said the operation was aimed at neutralising nuclear threats and would continue until the danger was removed. Multiple explosions were reported across Iran. In the capital Tehran, state television showed fire and smoke rising from a site used by Iran's Revolutionary Guards in the eastern part of the city. Blasts were also heard in Natanz, located in Isfahan province, where one of Iran's key uranium enrichment facilities is situated. Iranian state TV reported that the Natanz facility had been hit several times, showing heavy smoke from the area.