Overview
- The Ministry of External Affairs said about 9,000 Indians are in Iran, mostly students, and pledged to do whatever is necessary for their well-being.
- The Indian Embassy in Tehran advised departure by available means, including commercial flights, and shared 24x7 helplines plus an online registration portal for assistance.
- New Delhi reiterated a do-not-travel advisory for those in India and asked those in Iran to keep documents ready, avoid protest areas, and stay in close contact with the embassy.
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke by phone with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi to discuss the evolving situation.
- India is reviewing the US-announced 25% tariff threat on countries trading with Iran, noting bilateral trade of about $1.6 billion, or roughly 0.15% of India’s total trade.