‘Expeditiously exit Iran’: India issues advice to nationals amid West Asia tensions

The Indian government has intensified its efforts to protect its citizens abroad by issuing an urgent security update for all nationals currently residing in Iran.

Following a period of extreme volatility and military exchanges involving several global powers, the Ministry of External Affairs has shifted its stance from a temporary shelter in place order to a firm recommendation for departure.

⚠️ Advisory as on 08 April 2026. pic. twitter.

com/pusFQIAKKI — India in Iran (@India_in_Iran) April 8, 2026 This move signals a critical window for safe passage as the region grapples with the aftermath of recent strikes and the fragile nature of a newly brokered pause in hostilities.

Advisory for Indian citizens to exit Iran On Wednesday, the Indian mission in Tehran released a formal notification that strongly advised its people to "expeditiously exit" the war-hit country.

This latest communication serves as a follow up to a previous instruction that had asked individuals to remain stationary for forty eight hours. With the situation evolving rapidly, officials are now pushing for a swift withdrawal.

The embassy emphasized that any movement toward frontiers must be handled with extreme caution, stating that "it is again reiterated that there should be no attempt to approach any international land border without prior consultation and coordination with the Embassy.

" To facilitate this process, authorities have established several dedicated communication channels.