Even as a ceasefire was announced in the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States, the Indian Embassy in Tehran issued a new advisory on Wednesday urging Indian citizens to leave the country as soon as possible.
In a note dated April 8, the embassy said: “In continuation of the advisory issued on April 7, 2026, and in light of recent developments, we strongly advise Indian nationals who remain in Iran to exit Iran urgently, in coordination with the embassy and use the routes suggested by the embassy.”
The warning urged Indian citizens in Iran to remain in coordination with the embassy and use the routes it suggests to exit.
It is also stated that there should be no attempt to approach any international land borders without prior consultation and coordination with the embassy.
In an earlier warning issued on April 7, the Indian Embassy in Tehran urged Indian citizens to stay indoors for at least 48 hours and avoid sensitive locations amid the prevailing security situation. “Indian nationals still in Iran should remain sheltered for the next 48 hours, avoid all electrical and military installations and upper floors of multi-storey buildings, remain indoors, and strictly coordinate any movement on the highway with the embassy,” the advisory said.
The United States and Iran accept a ceasefire; The White House says Israel agrees to this
The United States and Iran reached a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday, less than an hour before Trump’s deadline to strike Iran expired. As part of the agreement, Tehran agreed to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz for a limited period.
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The White House said that Israel had also agreed to a ceasefire. The last-minute agreement came after Trump said he spoke to the Pakistani leadership, which called for a cessation of hostilities.
The talks are scheduled to begin Friday in Islamabad
Iran described the ceasefire as successful and said it would hold talks with Washington starting Friday in Pakistan as part of efforts to end the conflict.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who acted as mediator, said that Islamabad would host delegations from the two countries to conduct negotiations aimed at reaching a “final agreement.”
Iran’s Supreme Leader says “it’s not the end of the war”
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ordered all military units to cease fire after Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire with the United States, while indicating that the conflict may continue.
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In a statement broadcast on the state-run Islamic Republic of Iran Radio, Khamenei said: “This is not the end of the war but all military branches must follow the orders of the Supreme Leader and cease fire.”
Military official says Israel is still attacking Iran
A military official said early Wednesday that Israel was continuing its attacks on Iran.
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity in accordance with regulations, made the statement shortly after the White House announced that Israel had agreed to the terms of a two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran.
