Reconsider travel to Iran: Indian embassy sounds alarm amid escalating conflict
Indian nationals currently in Iran have also been urged to keep abreast of real-time updates. "They are advised to continue to monitor the latest regional developments and follow updated advisories issued by the Indian authorities," the embassy said.
"Indian nationals already in Iran, and interested in leaving, may avail the commercial flight and ferry options which are available right now," the statement added.THE ISRAEL-IRAN CONFLICTThe advisory comes amid conflict in the region that escalated after Israel launched 'Operation Rising Lion' on June 13. Israel targeted Iranian military and nuclear sites, prompting Iran to respond with missile and drone attacks on Israeli locations.The United States, firmly backing Israel, struck key Iranian nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan on June 22. Iran's military then retaliated with strikes against Israeli-occupied areas and a US airbase in Qatar.After 12 days of aggression, the conflict paused on June 24 when US President Donald Trump declared a ceasefire. Washington and western nations have expressed deep concerns over Iran's uranium enrichment program, fearing it could be used to develop nuclear weapons. However, Tehran has been denying these allegations, insisting its nuclear activities are solely for peaceful purposes.- EndsWith inputs from ANI
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