As the Israel-Iran ceasefire continues to hold, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has started scaling down evacuation operations that were initially launched amid fears of regional escalation.
According to sources in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the situation in key Iranian cities has stabilized, enabling India to transition from active evacuation to monitoring and support.
“With the ceasefire currently holding and no fresh hostilities reported, we are cautiously optimistic and have begun phasing down our evacuation measures,” an MEA spokesperson said.
🧳 Evacuation Timeline and Status
Over 2,000 Indian nationals had registered with the embassy amid tensions earlier this month.
Priority evacuations included students, medical tourists, and vulnerable individuals.
No injuries or fatalities involving Indian citizens have been reported.
Flights chartered under Operation Safe Passage have been reduced from daily to alternate-day frequency.
🕊️ Ceasefire Developments
The ceasefire agreement brokered by Oman and Qatar has been in place for 72 hours without violations.
Both Israel and Iran have publicly reaffirmed their commitment to de-escalation.
International observers are maintaining a cautious but hopeful outlook.
🇮🇳 Embassy Advisory for Indians in Iran
The Indian Embassy has urged citizens to:
Remain vigilant but calm.
Avoid border areas and political gatherings.
Update location details with the embassy regularly.
Stay tuned to official communication channels for any changes.
❓ FAQs
Q1: Is the evacuation from Iran fully over?
A: No, but the process is being gradually phased down as the ceasefire stabilizes the region.
Q2: Are Indians in Iran still at risk?
A: While immediate threats have eased, the embassy continues to monitor the situation and has issued safety advisories.
Q3: How can Indian nationals contact the embassy in Iran?
A: The Indian Embassy in Tehran can be contacted via its emergency helpline or the MEA’s “MADAD” portal.
Q4: What caused the initial evacuation?
A: Rising military tensions between Israel and Iran prompted precautionary evacuations of Indian nationals.
Q5: Will normal travel resume soon?
A: It depends on continued peace; commercial flight advisories will be updated accordingly by the MEA.
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Reported by Benny on June 25, 2025.
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