Overview
- Official sources say the External Affairs Ministry is preparing to facilitate returns and is exploring both civilian and military aircraft for evacuation if required.
- Student groups and officials report a first flight from Tehran to Delhi on Friday, with the initial batch told to be ready by 8 am and a final passenger list pending confirmation.
- The Indian Embassy has urged citizens to leave by available means, activated four emergency helplines, and asked nationals to register via the MEA portal, with families in India allowed to register on their behalf.
- Iran’s airspace was temporarily closed before reopening for civilian traffic, causing flight cancellations and reroutes, and operational clearances remain critical to evacuation timing.
- Jammu & Kashmir leaders sought assurances from S. Jaishankar, the UT named a nodal officer for coordination, parents pressed for swift evacuation, and a high-profile appeal highlighted a student unable to access her passport.