All Indians in Tehran were on Tuesday advised to move out of the city to safe locations and be in touch with the embassy, as the conflict between Iran and Israel intensified.
“All Indian Nationals who are in Tehran and not in touch with the Embassy are requested to contact the Embassy of India in Tehran immediately and provide their Location and Contact numbers. Kindly contact: +989010144557; +989128109115; +989128109109,” the Embassy of India in Tehran said in a post on X.
The Indian mission also advised all Indian nationals and Person of Indian Origin who can move out of Tehran using their own resources, to move to a safe location outside the city.
The Ministry of External Affairs said a 24×7 Control Room has been established in the ministry in view of the ongoing developments in Iran and Israel.
“The contact details of the control room are as under: 1800118797 (Toll-free), +91-11-23012113,+91-11-23014104,+91-11-23017905 +91-9968291988 (Whatsapp) and situationroom@mea.gov.in,” it said in a statement.
In addition, the Embassy of India in Tehran has set up a 24/7 emergency helpline with contact.
“For call only: +98 9128109115, +98 9128109109; For WhatsApp: +98 901044557, +98 9015993320, +91 8086871709, Bandar Abbas: +98 9177699036, Zahedan: +98 9396356649,” it added.
Israel attacked Iran early Friday, targeting its nuclear, missile, and military infrastructure. Iran later launched retaliatory strikes on Israel.
Earlier, all Indian nationals & persons of Indian origin in Iran were requested to remain vigilant, avoid all unnecessary movements, follow the Embassy’s social media accounts and observe safety protocols as advised by local authorities.