Indian nationals in Tehran asked to move to safer locations, amid Israeli bombardment
The Indian Embassy asked Indians to provide their contact details and locations to the embassy.
In posts on X, the Indian Embassy said:
'All Indian Nationals and PIOs who can move out of Tehran using their own resources, are advised to move to a safe location outside the City.
'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
@MEAIndia
India in Iran
@India_in_Iran.'
The development follows increased bombardment by Israel.
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