Reconsider travel to Iran: Indian embassy sounds alarm amid escalating conflict

The Embassy of India in Tehran has issued a fresh advisory urging Indian nationals to reconsider non-essential travel to Iran.

In a statement released on Tuesday, the embassy cited "security-related developments over the past several weeks" and advised citizens to "carefully consider the evolving situation before undertaking non-essential travel to Iran."

The advisory comes in the wake of growing uncertainty in the Middle East, where diplomatic flashpoints and military escalations have created concerns over civilian safety.

Indian nationals currently in Iran have also been urged to keep abreast of real-time updates. "They are advised to continue to monitor the latest regional developments and follow updated advisories issued by the Indian authorities," the embassy said.

"Indian nationals already in Iran, and interested in leaving, may avail the commercial flight and ferry options which are available right now," the statement added.

THE ISRAEL-IRAN CONFLICT

The advisory comes amid conflict in the region that escalated after Israel launched 'Operation Rising Lion' on June 13. Israel targeted Iranian military and nuclear sites, prompting Iran to respond with missile and drone attacks on Israeli locations.

The United States, firmly backing Israel, struck key Iranian nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan on June 22. Iran’s military then retaliated with strikes against Israeli-occupied areas and a US airbase in Qatar.

After 12 days of aggression, the conflict paused on June 24 when US President Donald Trump declared a ceasefire. Washington and western nations have expressed deep concerns over Iran's uranium enrichment program, fearing it could be used to develop nuclear weapons. However, Tehran has been denying these allegations, insisting its nuclear activities are solely for peaceful purposes.

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With inputs from ANI