Tehran, March 9: The Indian Mission in Iran has urged all nationals, including students studying at local universities, to avoid approaching land borders for departure unless explicitly guided to do so by the embassy. The advisory, issued on March 9, stressed the potential for a diplomatic and humanitarian deadlock if citizens exit Iranian territory without guaranteed entry into a neighboring state.
Officials asserted that the mission’s ability to provide assistance is legally restricted once a person has cleared Iranian immigration. “The Embassy will not be in a position to extend assistance once individuals have exited Iranian territory and are unable to enter the third country concerned,” the statement affirmed.
The situation has gained urgency as many Indian nationals explore alternative routes home via land paths into neighboring territories. This movement has been noted particularly among the student community in areas like Urmia, located near the borders of Turkey and Armenia.
The embassy stated that any travel toward border checkpoints should only be undertaken after obtaining specific instructions. To facilitate this, the mission has publicized multiple emergency mobile numbers and a dedicated email address for those seeking consular guidance.
“Any movement towards land border points should be undertaken only after obtaining explicit guidance from the Embassy,” officials declared. The government has maintained that it is closely monitoring the situation and that staying in place while remaining in touch with the mission is the safest current course of action.
