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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Family members scared, calling me multiple times: Indian student studying in Iran
Faizan Ali, a 21-year-old student of Kerman University of Medical Sciences in Iran, has never got so many calls from family members as much as he is receiving these days. Ali, who hails from Srinagar, told PTI that his family members are scared for his safety amid the Iran-Israel conflict . "I have been in boarding school since class 7 and I am not used to talking to my family members daily. But ever since Israel launched attack on Iran, my family has been calling me 10 times a day inquiring about my well-being," he said over a WhatsApp call. Ali, who is in first year of the medical college, said their exams were ending on Tuesday, but the university has announced cancellation of exams and closure of the varsity till October. (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) "We have been told that we can go back home. There are over 120 students from Kashmir in our university. But our side is relatively safe. Tehran is completely devastated," he said. Live Events Recalling the last few days, he said that on Thursday night, everything was normal but when they woke up next morning, the situation was completely different. "There was fear all around. We heard gunshots. The students in Tehran are really scared. Since it is the centre of the country, evacuation is also a challenge. But I have heard that students are being taken to safe locations," he added. The 21-year-old said that the internet services are also affected in the country. "It is taking three to four minutes for WhatsApp mesages to go through. That day, my father asked me whether I had food and if I was doing fine. I texted him back saying I was safe but that message took nearly half an hour to reach him," he said, and urged people back home to pray for the safety of those stuck in Iran. The medical student said they are hoping that they will be evacuated either by Monday evening or Tuesday morning. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said he spoke to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar regarding students from the Union Territory stranded in Iran and was assured that necessary steps would be taken to ensure safety of all Indian students. On Sunday, Indian nationals in Iran were asked to exercise due caution and maintain contact with the Embassy of India in Tehran through its social media accounts in view of the current situation in the country following the launch of strikes by Israel. Israel on Friday last launched Operation Rising Lion to strike at Iran's nuclear, missile and military complexes. The strikes left key military commanders and nuclear scientists dead. Iran retaliated by launching waves of drones and ballistic missiles at Israel.
Hindustan Times
15 hours ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
‘Trying to stay alive': Indian students in Iran plead for evacuation as Israel rains missiles, drones
As Israeli strikes escalate across Iran, hundreds of Indian medical students are pleading with the Indian government to evacuate them, saying they no longer feel safe, news agency ANI reported. "I woke up at 2:30 am on Friday to loud explosions and rushed to the basement. We haven't slept since," said Imtisal Mohidin, a third-year MBBS student at Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran. He is among over 350 Indian students enrolled at the university, which has suspended classes due to the worsening situation. Blasts have been reported just a few kilometres from student hostels and apartments, forcing many to take shelter in basements. "We are stuck inside our apartment basement. We hear blasts every night. One of the explosions was just 5 km away. We haven't slept in three days," Mohidin told ANI over the phone. He hails from Handwara in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district. Follow Iran Israel war live updates. The fear is not limited to Tehran. Faizan Nabi, a first-year student at Kerman University of Medical Sciences, said panic is spreading even in areas considered relatively safer. "We heard gunshots in our city today. My friends in Tehran are terrified. We were advised to store drinking water for 3-4 days. That's how bad it is," he said. A resident of Srinagar, Faizan told ANI, "I've been getting 10 calls a day from my parents. The internet is so slow that I can't even send a WhatsApp message quickly. We came here to become doctors. Now we're just trying to stay alive." Midhat, a fourth-year MBBS student at Iran University of Medical Science in Tehran, recalled the first night of strikes as 'the most horrifying.' 'The blasts were not far — just a few kilometres away. Everyone was panicking. My family keeps checking on me. We're constantly monitoring the news,' said Midhat, a native of Sopore in Jammu and Kashmir. Iran's airspace remains restricted due to the conflict, leaving students uncertain about when or how they might be able to return. Students say they are staying indoors, relying mainly on messages and safety advisories from the Indian Embassy. "We request the Government of India to evacuate us before the situation worsens. The Embassy has shared helplines and is in touch, but we are frightened and need to go home," said Mohidin. While the Indian Embassy has stayed in contact with students through WhatsApp and issued an advisory urging nationals to stay indoors, some students said their universities haven't provided enough support. 'Most of us are scared and staying inside. We don't know how long this will go on,' Midhat, Iran University student added. The embassy has asked Indian nationals in Iran to join a dedicated Telegram group for updates and has issued emergency helpline numbers. (With ANI inputs)
