Iran-Israel Conflict: In view of the tense war going on between Iran and Israel, the Government of India has become fully alert. Extensive steps are being taken to ensure the safety of Indian citizens stranded in Iran. Keeping in mind this emergency, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs has set up a 24x7 control room, which is helping in gathering information about the citizens stranded in Iran and evacuating them safely.
Evacuation operation acceleratedThe Government of India gave priority to the evacuation operation and evacuated the first batch safely on Monday night. In this batch, 100 Indian citizens were transported from Iran to Armenia by road. This evacuation was made possible as a successful result of diplomatic talks between New Delhi and Tehran. The Government of India is in constant touch with the local authorities and the Indian Embassy to continue this process further.
Helpline numbers released for informationThe Indian Ministry of External Affairs has released the following helpline numbers and email IDs to get information about their relatives:
Control Room in India (24x7):- 1800118797 (toll free)
- +91-11-23012113
- +91-11-23014104
- +91-11-23017905
- +91-9968291988 (WhatsApp)
- Email: situationroom@mea.gov.in
Emergency Services of Indian Embassy in TehranThe Indian Embassy in Tehran has also activated 24x7 emergency helplines, which are providing immediate assistance to Indians living in Iran:
For calls only:- +98 9128109115
- +98 9128109109
For WhatsApp For:- +98 901044557
- +98 9015993320
- +91 8086871709
Other regional contacts:- Bandar Abbas: +98 9177699036
- Zahedan: +98 9396356649
- Email: cons.tehran@mea.gov.in
- Government's objective - Safe return of every Indian
The government's priority is clear - to ensure the safe return of every Indian stranded in Iran. The evacuation operation is being carried out swiftly due to constant coordination between the Center and the Ministry of External Affairs. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the situation is being closely monitored and additional resources will also be deployed as needed.