India preparing to evacuate its citizens from Iran amid escalating situation

New Delhi, Jan 15 (UNI) Amid the escalating situation in Iran, where over 2,500 people are reported killed in the violent protests, the Indian government is making preparations to evacuate its nationals from the strife-torn country, sources said. "In view of the evolving situation in Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs is making preparations to facilitate return of Indian nationals who wish to travel back to India," sources said on Thursday. There are around 10,000 Indian nationals currently in Iran, according to estimates. Of these, medical students comprise around 3,000, while there are also around 4,000 seminary students. Around 2,000…