Srinagar, Mar 9 — The Embassy of India in Tehran has issued a critical advisory asking Indian nationals in Iran not to approach the country’s land borders for travel to neighbouring states without prior coordination with the mission.
In the advisory, the embassy said any movement toward border points should be undertaken only after receiving explicit guidance from officials, cautioning that uncoordinated attempts to exit the country could lead to serious complications.
“Indian nationals are hereby advised not to approach any of the land borders of Iran for travel outside the country without prior coordination with the Embassy,” the advisory said. “Any movement towards land border points should be undertaken only after obtaining explicit guidance from the Embassy.”
The mission also warned that it may not be able to assist individuals who leave Iranian territory but fail to secure entry into another country.
“It may please be noted that the Embassy will not be in a position to extend assistance once individuals have exited Iranian territory and are unable to enter the third country concerned,” the advisory stated.
The warning comes as anxiety grows among Indian citizens in Iran, including a number of Kashmiri students studying at universities in the country, many of whom have been exploring the possibility of leaving through neighbouring countries by road.
Some students from the Urmia region had recently urged the Government of India to facilitate evacuation through Armenia, which they say is geographically close to their location.
Officials have advised Indian nationals to remain in contact with the embassy and follow official instructions before planning any travel outside Iran.
The embassy said it remains available to guide citizens through emergency helplines and asked those requiring urgent assistance to contact the mission through the following numbers: +98 912 810 9115, +98 912 810 9102, +98 912 810 9109, +98 993 217 9359, or email cons.tehran@mea.gov.in.