The situation in Iran remains tense amid ongoing anti-government protests, with the Indian government actively facilitating the safe return of its citizens. Iran has reopened its airspace to commercial flights after a temporary closure, enabling the first batch of Indian students to be airlifted back home on January 16, 2026, at 8 AM. This initial group includes students 10,000 Indians many of them Kashmiri students currently in the country. The Indian Embassy in Tehran issued an advisory on January 14 urging all Indian nationals (students, pilgrims, businesspersons, and tourists) to leave immediately using available means, including commercial flights, while keeping passports, visas, and essential documents ready.
Meanwhile, the US imposed new sanctions on January 15 targeting Iranian office als and entities accused of orchestrating the brutal crackdown on protesters. President Trump has warned of further measures, including 25% tariffs on countries trading with Iran.Indian can register via MEA link: https://www.meaers.com/request/home.
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