First batch of 100 Indians leaves Iran, heads to Armenia: Government sources

As the Israel-Iran war enters its fourth day, India has initiated the evacuation of its citizens from Iran. According to government sources, the first batch of 100 Indian nationals is expected to cross into Armenia tonight.

This comes after Tehran responded to New Delhi's request to provide safe passage for the evacuation of at least 10,000 students stranded in Iran, as Israel continued bombing major cities. Responding to India's request, Iran has mentioned that since it has shut its



airspace down, students can use its land borders to cross into Azarbaijaan, Turkmenistan and Afghanistan.

The Indian Embassy in Iran issued an advisory on June 15, urging all Indian nationals and persons of Indian origin to stay in touch, avoid unnecessary movement, and follow Embassy social media pages for updates.

The Indian Embassy in Tehran clarified that it is continuously monitoring the security situation and engaging students in Iran to ensure their safety.