Amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in Middle East, the Indian Embassy in Tehran on Wednesday advised Indian nationals to continue avoiding all non-essential travel to Iran until further notice.The advisory comes despite recent signs of progress in negotiations between Iran and the United States aimed at ending months of conflict in the region.Embassy cites improving situation, but urges cautionIn a statement posted on X, the Embassy said it has been closely monitoring the security situation in Iran and acknowledged recent improvements.“Notwithstanding the recent improvements, Indian nationals are advised to continue to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran until further notice,” the Embassy said.The mission noted that while the overall situation has improved, travellers should remain cautious given the evolving security environment.
Indians asked to remain vigilantThe Embassy urged Indian citizens currently residing in Iran, as well as those travelling for unavoidable official or professional reasons, to maintain a high degree of caution and situational awareness.It advised Indian nationals to closely follow local developments through credible information sources and comply with all instructions issued by Iranian authorities.“Indian citizens presently residing in Iran, as well as those who may be required to travel to Iran for unavoidable functional reasons, are advised to exercise a high degree of caution, remain vigilant at all times, and maintain constant situational awareness,” the advisory stated.Issues emergency contactsCitizens were advised to regularly monitor the Embassy’s official website and social media platforms for updates and any further advisories.For emergency assistance, the Embassy has provided the following helpline numbers:
- +989128109115
- +989128109109
- +989128109102
- +989932179359
Email: cons.tehran@mea.gov.inThe travel advisory follows the conclusion of the first round of technical talks under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at ending hostilities between the United States and Iran.
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Both sides have agreed to establish a High-Level Committee and develop a roadmap for a final agreement within 60 days. However, key issues remain unresolved, including international verification mechanisms, the future administration of the Strait of Hormuz, and the release of frozen Iranian financial assets.While diplomatic engagement has accelerated in recent weeks, the Embassy’s latest advisory reflects continued concerns over the region’s security situation despite signs of progress toward a broader settlement.
