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Times of Oman
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Times of Oman
"Indian students in Tehran moved out of city": MEA asks other Indians in Iran's capital city to leave
New Delhi: Amid escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday said that Indian students in Tehran have been moved out of the city for reasons of safety. It stated that other Indians who can manage to leave the city on their own have been advised to move of the city in view of the developing situation. In a press release, MEA stated, "Indian students in Tehran have been moved out of the city for reasons of safety, through arrangements made by the Embassy. Other residents who are self sufficient in terms of transport have also been advised to move out of the city in view of the developing situation." According to the statement, some Indians have been facilitated to leave Iran through the border with Iran and the embassy remains in touch with the community to extend all feasible assistance. The MEA stated, "The Embassy remains continuously in touch with the community with a view to extending all feasible assistance. Further advisories may be issued given the fluid situation." The conflict between Israel and Iran entered the fifth day on Tuesday, with both sides trading missile strikes. Civilians in key areas face waves of attacks. At least 224 people have been killed in Iran since the hostilities started while 24 people have been killed in Israel, CNN reported. Meanwhile, Indian Embassy in Iran has asked all Indian nationals who are in Tehran and not in touch with the embassy to contact the Embassy of India in Tehran immediately and provide their location and contact numbers. In a post on X, Indian Embassy in Iran stated, "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" In another post on X, Indian Embassy stated, "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." Earlier in the day, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that a 24x7 Control Room has been established in MEA considering ongoing developments in Iran and Israel. Jaiswal stated, "A 24x7 Control Room has been established in Ministry of External Affairs in view of the ongoing developments in Iran and Israel. The contact details of the control room are as under: 1800118797 (Toll free) +91-11-23012113 +91-11-23014104 +91-11-23017905 +91-9968291988 (Whatsapp) [email protected]." "In addition, the Embassy of India in Tehran, Iran has set up a 24x7 emergency helpline with contact details below For call only : 1. +98 9128109115, +98 9128109109 For WhatsApp: 2. +98 901044557, +98 9015993320, +91 8086871709. 3. Bandar Abbas: +98 9177699036 4. Zahedan: +98 9396356649 [email protected]," he added. Last week, Israel launched a massive airstrike on Iranian military and nuclear sites, in a military operation, named "Operation Rising Lion," in response to which Iran fired ballistic missiles at Israeli cities. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video statement posted on social media platform X, that Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, a targeted military operation to roll back the Iranian threat to Israel's very survival," adding that the mission would continue "for as many days as it takes to remove this threat." In response to Israel's action, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has launched a large-scale drone and missile operation targeting Israeli fighter jet fuel production facilities and energy supply centres.
Asharq Al-Awsat
20-05-2025
- General
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Sri Lanka Train Kills Elephant Despite New Safety Moves
A Sri Lankan express train killed an elephant and was derailed on Tuesday, despite safety measures introduced after the country's worst wildlife railway accident three months ago on the same route. Local officials said the young wild elephant crossing the track near Habarana was run over by the same train involved in the February 20 accident that killed seven elephants, AFP reported. After that crash, officials imposed speed limits on trains passing through elephant habitats. No passengers were injured in the accident, which occurred some 180 kilometers (110 miles) by road east of the capital Colombo. Railway authorities said an investigation was underway, and engineers were trying to put the Colombo–Batticaloa train back on the track after the pre-dawn smash. The authorities had earlier announced changes to train timetables and efforts to clear shrubs from either side of the track to improve visibility for drivers, to give them more time to avoid hitting elephants. Wildlife officials have said that 139 elephants have been killed by trains over the past 17 years, since authorities began collecting such data.
