The Indian government, under the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has advised Indian nationals living in Tehran and who are capable of making their own arrangement for travel should consider leaving Tehran. This advice follows an “unfolding situation” in the town, however the exact nature of the activities were not detailed in the public statement. The guidance is intended for those residents who can arrange for their own transportation out of Tehran.
Such advisories are routine diplomatic tools taken by governments if they see risks to their citizens overseas. These risks could materialize in an environment of increased regional tensions, civil unrest, if travel is disrupted in the future, or as a precautionary measure if a situation escalates.
For those who decided to follow the advice, the most probable way out would be via commercial flights from Tehran’s main international airports, with the possibility of connecting through other countries for the return to India. Being required to make your own travel arrangements is a clue that the employer offers self sufficiency in transport.
As for the return date/timeline, there isn’t one. Indians may not be allowed to return to Tehran depending entirely on the “situations which develop, and the assessment of safety” by the Indian government. It will regularly review the decision when it is sure of the safety of the negative city, Tehran. Indian citizens in Tehran are advised to remain alert and turn to official sources of information to make decisions about your safety based on the level of the prevailing situation, with the Indian missions in Tehran also prepared to assist with any consular issue.
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