The Israeli army is continuously aggressive towards Iran. Israel is continuously attacking other big cities including the capital Tehran. Meanwhile, a large number of Indians are also stuck in Iran. They are pleading with the Indian government to get them out of war-torn Iran. The Ministry of External Affairs has become active in helping the Indians. Iran is full of Indian students studying medicine and engineering. They want to return to their homes amidst the war. Iran's airspace is closed after the war. In such a situation, the MEA is planning to rescue the students through the border by road.

The Iranian government has ensured the Indian government that all borders are open. A plan has been made to evacuate Indians from Iran through the borders of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, and Afghanistan. The first batch of more than 100 Indian students will reach the border of Armenia. After which they will be brought to India by flight.

List of students being prepared

The names of those citizens, passport numbers, and details of vehicles have been sent to the General Protocol Department of the Iranian Foreign Ministry from the Embassy in Delhi. According to a report, a bus left Urmia University to rescue Garvit 120 medical students, but due to bureaucratic hurdles created by the obstacles of university administration, the bus is still stuck in its place.

What is the plan of the Ministry of External Affairs?

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Indian Embassy are monitoring this entire operation. They say that the identity and number of passengers are being decided safely. As part of the process of their relocation to safe places, some Indians have already been taken from the capital Tehran to other cities. A land route will be used for their safe exit. The Ministry of External Affairs has issued an advisory. All Indian residents should stay inside, use the Ambassador Helpline number.

When will the students reach India?

If the first batch of buses from Iran's Urmia University are released, they will soon go to Armenia's Norduz border, where the people arriving there will be sent to India by air. It is estimated that the entire process, including crossing the border, paperwork and air connectivity, may take a few days. As of now, 500 to 1,500 Indians are expected to leave soon, most of whom are students who want to return quickly.

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