India issues advisory to citizens in Iran; warns against crossing land borders without embassy clearance

The Embassy emphasised that it would not be in a position to extend assistance once individuals have exited Iranian territory.
Smoke rise from Israeli airstrikes on Dahiyeh in the southern suburb of Beirut, early Monday, March 2, 2026.
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NEW DELHI: The Embassy of India in Tehran on Monday issued an advisory asking Indian nationals not to approach any of the land borders of Iran for travel outside the country without prior co-ordination with the Embassy, it said.

“Any movement towards land border points should be undertaken only after obtaining explicit guidance from the Embassy,” it said.

The Embassy emphasised that it would not be in a position to extend assistance once individuals have exited Iranian territory and are unable to enter the third country concerned.

The advisory added that the Embassy remains available to guide Indian nationals on the following emergency contact helplines :  +98 912 810 9115, +98 912 810 91022, +98 912 810 9109 and +98 993 217 9359  and the mail id: cons.tehran@mea.gov.in

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