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Hindustan Times
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Iran-Israel conflict: 90 Kashmiri students among 110 Indians evacuated to Armenia
Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, at least 110 Indian students, including 90 from Kashmir, were safely evacuated to Armenia. Iran is home to more than 4,000 Indian nationals, about half of them students. Many of the students are from Jammu and Kashmir and are enrolled in medical and other professional courses. Jammu and Kashmir students' association president Nasir Khuhami, who has been in touch with the stranded students, said, 'Ninety students from Kashmir Valley, along with others from different states, which takes the number to 110, have safely crossed into Armenia. Most of them are students of Urmia Medical University.' Apart from that around 600 other students, primarily from Kashmir, have reached the Iranian city of Qom. 'They had left Tehran on Monday morning. They will be staying in a hotel for three days, as arranged jointly by the university and the Indian Embassy.' The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in a statement, said the Indian Embassy remains continuously in touch with the community with a view to extending all feasible assistance. 'Indian students in Tehran have been moved out of the city for reasons of safety, through arrangements made by the Embassy,' it said. The statement did not give the number of students who had been moved out of the capital city or say where they had been taken. MEA helpline numbers In another statement, the MEA said a 24x7 control room has been established in the ministry 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) situationroom@ In addition, the Embassy of India in Tehran has set up a 24x7 emergency helpline, the MEA said and shared contact details. 'For calls only: +98 9128109115, +98 9128109109; For WhatsApp: +98 901044557, +98 9015993320, +91 8086871709; Bandar Abbas: +98 9177699036; Zahedan: +98 9396356649; (email),' it said. Earlier, J&K chief minister (CM) Omar Abdullah and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti had sought Centre's intervention for safeguarding Kashmiri students studying in Iran, and the J&K Students Association had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the same. Kashmiri students usually opt for Iranian universities because of their affordability and similar cultural milieu. The students are spread across cities such as Tehran, Shiraz and Qom. Prominent Shia leader and general secretary of Peoples Conference Imran Reza Ansari wrote on X: 'Spoke to HE Ambassador of Republic of India in Iran Rudra Gaurav Shresth. He is personally monitoring the situation and is ensuring the safety of the Indian nationals and students from Jammu and Kashmir. They are working on evacuation of the students in Tehran to a safer location for the time being. We have complete faith and trust in all the officials at the mission in Tehran.' (With inputs from PTI)
News18
12 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
110 Indian Students Moved Out Of Tehran For Safety, Says MEA
Last Updated: The Ministry of External affairs said that the embassy is in constant contact with the Indian community and is providing all feasible assistance. Indian students in Tehran have been relocated from the city as a safety precaution, with the Indian Embassy facilitating their movement amid the escalating situation. Other Indian nationals with access to their own transport have also been advised to leave the capital. In a separate effort, some Indians have been helped to exit Iran via the Armenia border. The Ministry of External affairs said that the embassy is in constant contact with the Indian community and is providing all feasible assistance. Officials have indicated that further advisories may be issued as the situation continues to evolve. India had earlier evacuated a batch of 110 Indian students from Urmia Medical University in Iran and safely helped them cross the border into Armenia. The group is scheduled to fly to New Delhi on Wednesday, marking one of the first major evacuations amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. The evacuation is part of a broader effort by the Indian government, which began relocating its citizens from Iran on Monday in response to the deteriorating security environment. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had earlier confirmed that the Embassy in Tehran was actively monitoring the situation, remaining in constant contact with Indian students and facilitating their relocation to safer areas where necessary. 'In some cases, students are being relocated with the Embassy's facilitation to safer places within Iran. Other feasible options are also under examination. Further updates will follow," the MEA said in a statement. It also noted that the Embassy is coordinating with community leaders and continues to advise Indian nationals to stay in touch through official channels. In its latest advisory, the Indian Embassy urged all Indian nationals and persons of Indian origin to stay vigilant, limit non-essential movement, follow safety guidelines issued by local authorities, and stay updated through the Embassy's official social media channels. First Published: June 17, 2025, 11:25 IST
