Indians Run Away Iran Amidst Regional Tensions
Over 700 Indian nationals, largely students and explorers, have sought refuge in Armenia and Azerbaijan using land crossings, the Ministry of External Affairs verified Tuesday. This complies with heightened local instability stimulated by current military actions.
- Evacuation: Indian Embassy in Tehran promoting crossings due to Iranian airspace closure.
- Numbers: Over 50 extra Indians got in Armenia, signing up with 550 others, with 130 pilgrims going back to India Tuesday.
- Seafarers: 161 Indian seafarers repatriated from West Asia since Monday; 611 stay safe on vessels near the Strait of Hormuz.
- Diplomacy: S. Jaishankar reviewed the crisis with EU equivalents, emphasizing discussion for resolution.
