The Indian government issued a travel advisory on Monday urging its nationals to leave Iran immediately and avoid all travel to the country [1].

The directive comes as escalating tensions between Iran and Israel threaten to destabilize the Middle East, potentially impacting global energy supplies and the international economy [1, 2].

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the advisory was communicated through the Indian Embassy in Tehran [2]. The government said Indian citizens currently in Iran should depart using any available transport [2]. This move follows a period of heightened volatility in the region, which included a recent missile barrage [1].

India has called for an immediate de-escalation of the conflict to prevent further instability [1]. The government said its priority remains the safety of its citizens abroad during these unpredictable security conditions [2].

While India maintains diplomatic channels in the region, the urgency of the advisory reflects a significant shift in risk assessment. The Ministry of External Affairs said nationals must prioritize their departure as the security situation evolves [2].

“Indian nationals to leave Iran immediately”

India's decision to issue an immediate departure order reflects the high sensitivity of its economic interests in the Middle East, particularly regarding oil imports and the safety of a large expatriate workforce. By prioritizing the evacuation of its citizens, New Delhi is signaling that the current trajectory of Iran-Israel tensions has reached a threshold where diplomatic stability can no longer guarantee personal safety.