The Indian government has confirmed that hundreds of its nationals have crossed out of Iran through neighboring countries as authorities continue to assist citizens in the region amid ongoing tensions in West Asia.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, 550 Indian nationals have crossed into Armenia through the land border, while 90 Indians have moved into Azerbaijan.
A total of 284 Indians had traveled to Iran for pilgrimage, with some already returning to India and others expected to return over the next few days.
Indian students in Tehran have been relocated to safer cities outside the Iranian capital as a precautionary measure.
The Indian embassy in Tehran remains fully operational and is coordinating assistance on the ground.
Authorities are maintaining regular contact with state governments and Union Territories, while helplines remain operational to assist Indian nationals in the region.
Flights are operating from Gulf countries, with 45 flights planned from India-bound destinations, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar.
Two Indian nationals were killed in Sohar, Oman, and the Indian embassy in Muscat is in touch with the families of the victims and Omani authorities.
