India advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran

The Indian Embassy in Iran issued a travel advisory on Wednesday, urging Indian nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Iran.

The advisory comes amid rising security concerns in the region over the past several weeks.

“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 Indian Embassy said on X.

Further embassy also “advised to continue to monitor the latest regional developments and follow updated advisories issued by the Indian authorities.”

For Indian nationals currently in Iran who wish to return, the embassy has noted that options are available. “Indian nationals already in Iran, and interested in leaving, may avail the commercial flight and ferry options which are available right now,” it said.