The Indian Embassy in Iran has advised its nationals to avoid unnecessary movements and stay at home.
On Saturday, the Indian Embassy in Iran issued a warning to its citizens, urging them to exercise “utmost caution” and avoid going outdoors. “All Indian citizens in Iran are advised to exercise utmost caution, avoid unnecessary movements and stay indoors as much as possible,” the embassy said in its X post.
It also advised Indian citizens to monitor the news, stay informed about what is happening in Iran and wait for any further directions from the Indian Embassy.
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The embassy also shared emergency contact details for people to contact: +989128109115, +989128109109, +989128109102, +989932179359.
This warning came after Israel launched a pre-emptive military strike against Iran on Saturday. US President Donald Trump confirmed that the United States also participated in the strikes, explaining that the goal was “to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats.”
Targets in the Israeli campaign included the Iranian army, government figures, and intelligence targets. The Associated Press reported that people in Tehran witnessed the first explosion that occurred in Khamenei’s office.
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Sirens sounded across Israel at the same time it closed its airspace. The IDF reportedly said it had issued a “pre-emptive warning to prepare the public for the possibility of launching missiles towards the State of Israel.”
Earlier today, India issued a warning to its citizens in Israel. The Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv urged residents to “exercise utmost caution and vigilance at all times.”
The warning called on residents to follow all safety instructions and guidelines issued by the Israeli authorities, including the directives of the Home Front Command. It also asked Indian citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Israel until further notice and to remain alert to local news.
Akansha Purohit is a content producer at Hindustan Times, where she works within the online news desk. She began her journey with the organization as an intern and later joined the newsroom in a full-time editorial role. With nearly a year of experience at Hindustan Times, she contributes to the daily news cycle by writing, curating and editing digital content. Her work focuses primarily on national and international news, along with explainers that simplify complex developments and ongoing issues. She also writes on matters of general interest and blogs with live updates. Akansha holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Kamala Nehru College, Delhi University, and completed her postgraduate studies in Digital Media from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Delhi. During the graduate program, she worked on several research and journalistic projects that enhanced her skills in reporting, editing, and digital storytelling.Read more
