Israel-Iran tensions: Indians asked to ‘transfer to a safe location’ outside Tehran; helpline numbers released | India News

NEW DELHI: The Indian Embassy in Tehran on Tuesday issued an pressing advisory to all Indian nationals and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) dwelling within the Iranian capital, urging them to relocate to safer areas as town’s safety state of affairs continues to worsen.This got here amid the continually evolving state of affairs between Israel and Iran.In a assertion posted on social media, the embassy stated: “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.”The embassy additionally requested those that haven’t but made contact to accomplish that instantly, sharing their whereabouts and phone data. “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,” the advisory said.

MEA units up 24×7 management room

In response to rising tensions between Iran and Israel, the ministry of exterior affairs introduced the institution of a 24×7 management room to monitor the state of affairs and help Indian nationals.The Indian Embassy in Tehran additionally activated a round the clock emergency helpline to help residents in Iran throughout the ongoing disaster.Israel’s ongoing air offensive in opposition to Iran has resulted in heavy casualties, with officers reporting over 200 individuals killed and a whole bunch extra injured.