India Begins Evacuation Of Students From Iran Via Armenia Route Amid West Asia Tensions
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Centre on Monday assured that the Indian Embassy in Tehran was continuously monitoring the security situation of students in Tehran.
India on Monday started the evacuation of students from Iran via the Armenia route as tensions between Tel Aviv and Tehran continue to rise.
Earlier in the day, Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) spokesperson Effie Deffrin assured India of full cooperation in the safe evacuation of Indian students from Iran.
'We will help in whatever way possible to ensure the safe evacuation of Indian nationals from Iran," Deffrin told CNN-News18.
The Indian government, too, assured that the Indian Embassy in Tehran was continuously monitoring the security situation of students in Tehran.
Meanwhile, the embassy of India in Tehran has formally requested Shiraz University of Medical Sciences to facilitate the evacuation of Indian nationals and students of Indian origin studying at the university.
Referring to a communication from Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Note Verbale No. 151/2530499 dated 15th June 2025), the embassy confirmed that arrangements have been made for the students' safe departure.
The embassy has assured that it will take full responsibility for the movement and security of the students as part of the planned evacuation process.
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June 16, 2025, 20:03 IST
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