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After a sudden missile strike by Israel on Iran's capital Tehran, the Indian Embassy has issued an urgent advisory asking all Indian nationals and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) to leave the city immediately if they can arrange transport. Videos of explosions and chaos in Tehran went viral, prompting concern for the safety of hundreds of Indian students—especially medical students trapped in the conflict zone. Parents back home have appealed for a swift evacuation. The advisory requests all Indians still in Tehran to get in touch with the embassy and share their location and contact details. The government of India is closely monitoring the situation amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran. Former U.S. President Donald Trump also called for the evacuation of Tehran, warning of further conflict. Will this become another Operation Ganga-style rescue mission?#indianstudentsiniran #tehranadvisory #indiaevacuationplan #israeliranwar #indianembassyalert #modisavesindians #operationganga2 #tehrancrisis #indiandiasporairan #iranconflict2025 #toi #toibharat #bharat #breakingnews #indianews
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