Israel Iran conflict: India asks citizens to avoid unnecessary movements following strikes

The Indian Embassy in Iran has advised the Indian nationals to remain vigilant and avoid all unnecessary movements, in a statement on Friday (June 13).Following Israel’s attacks on Iran’s nuclear programme sites, the situation in the West Asian region have escalated as tensions of another war in the region are rising.

“In view of the current situation in Iran, all Indian nationals & persons of Indian origin in Iran are requested to remain vigilant, avoid all unnecessary movements,” the Indian Embassy said in a statement.

⚠️ADVISORY

In view of the current situation in Iran, all Indian nationals & persons of Indian origin in Iran are requested to remain vigilant, avoid all unnecessary movements, follow the Embassy’s Social Media accounts & observe safety protocols as advised by local authorities.

— India in Iran (@India_in_Iran) June 13, 2025

The authorities further asked the citizens to follow the Embassy’s social media accounts and observe safety protocols as advised by local authorities.

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Israel launched airstrikes against Iran’s nuclear programme and military targets, codenaming it as Operation Rising Lion. The major escalation in the standoff between the two countries can spark a new war in West Asia.

Following the strikes, Delhi Airport has also issued a passenger advisory for the travellers, and reported that some flight operations have been disrupted.

Air India also reported many flight disruptions due to the evolving closure in the region. Iraq also closed its airspace and suspended all flights and airport operations, reported AFP.

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