Iran Protests: The situation in Iran is tense, and many people have lost contact with their families. If a loved one is stranded there, there's no need to panic. Learn the right ways to get help.

Iran Protests: The situation in several major cities of Iran, including the capital Tehran, remains extremely tense these days. Massive protests are taking place against the government. According to reports, not thousands, but millions of people have taken to the streets. This is considered the largest movement against the religious regime since 2009 and 2022.

The protests in major cities like Tehran and Mashhad were mostly peaceful. But the situation changed rapidly. Within hours, internet services were shut down across the country, making it even more difficult to contact those stranded there. In this environment, the concerns of citizens of many countries, including India, whose loved ones are in Iran, have increased. If your loved one is stranded, here's how to seek help.

How Indians can get help

Massive protests are underway in several major cities of Iran, including the capital Tehran. The situation is changing rapidly, and security has been tightened in many areas. According to recent reports, internet services have been shut down across the country, disrupting communication between people and their families. This has increased the concerns of foreign nationals stranded in Iran. If your loved one is stranded there, the safest way is to contact the Indian Embassy directly. Indian citizens present there can go to the embassy themselves to seek help. Alternatively, they can call the helpline numbers issued by the embassy to provide information about their situation. Since the internet is down, do not rely on email or online messages. Phone calls or directly reaching the embassy is the most effective way to get help at this time.

Indian Government Issues Advisory

The Indian government has issued a new travel advisory regarding Iran. The Ministry of External Affairs has said that in view of the current situation, Indian citizens should avoid non-essential travel to Iran for the time being. Indian citizens and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) already in Iran have been advised to exercise extra caution, particularly to stay away from areas where protests are taking place and to continuously monitor the local situation. They have also been urged to stay updated through the Indian Embassy's website and social media handles in Tehran. Indians residing in Iran on resident visas have been advised to register themselves with the embassy.