Indians Flee Iran In The Middle Of Regional Tensions
Over 700 Indian nationals, largely pupils and pilgrims, have sought haven in Armenia and Azerbaijan by means of land crossings, the Ministry of External Matters verified Tuesday. This follows intense regional instability sparked by recent military actions.
- Evacuation: Indian Embassy in Tehran facilitating crossings due to Iranian airspace closure.
- Numbers: Over 50 additional Indians went into Armenia, joining 550 others, with 130 pilgrims returning to India Tuesday.
- Seafarers: 161 Indian seafarers repatriated from West Asia because Monday; 611 continue to be safe on vessels near the Strait of Hormuz.
- Diplomacy: S. Jaishankar talked about the crisis with EU equivalents, stressing dialogue for resolution.
