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Indian nationals in Tehran asked to move to safer locations, amid Israeli bombardment

Indian nationals in Tehran asked to move to safer locations, amid Israeli bombardment

Tehran/New Delhi, June 17 (UNI) The Indian Embassy in Tehran has asked all Indian nationals and Persons of Indian Origin to leave the city and move to safe locations outside, in view of the bombing by Israel.
The Indian Embassy asked Indians to provide their contact details and locations to the embassy.
In posts on X, the Indian Embassy said:
“All Indian Nationals and PIOs who can move out of Tehran using their own resources, are advised to move to a safe location outside the City.
“All Indian Nationals who are in Tehran and not in touch with the Embassy are requested to contact the Embassy of India in Tehran immediately and provide their Location and Contact numbers.
Kindly contact: +989010144557; +989128109115; +989128109109
@MEAIndia
India in Iran
@India_in_Iran.”
The development follows increased bombardment by Israel.
UNI RN

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