RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2327
ANSWERED ON 12/03/2026
EVACUATION OF INDIAN CITIZENS FROM IRAN
2327. SHRI SATNAM SINGH SANDHU
Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:
(a) the details of Indian citizens still in Iran, State-wise;
(b) the details of measures taken for their safety, including emergency helplines activatedby the embassy, deployment of consular teams and any arrangements with Iranianauthorities for protection;
(c) the number of evacuation or repatriation flights arranged and the funds spent onevacuation and relief;
(d) the provisions made for temporary shelters, food and medical care for strandedIndians; and
(e) the timeline proposed to bring Indian nationals back home and any advisory issued fordiscouraging travel to Iran until the situation stabilizes?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
(SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA)
(a to e) At present, there are approximately 9,000 Indian nationals in Iran, consisting of students, business persons, factory workers, pilgrims, seafarers and fishermen. The Ministry and the Embassy of India in Iran have issued periodic advisories (5 January, 14 January, 23 February, 28 February and 3 March 2026) to Indian nationals, urging avoidance of non-essential travel to Iran and advising those wishing to leave to do so by the means available.
The Indian Embassy has also advised Indian nationals in Iran to exercise utmost caution, maintain situational awareness, monitor local media for any developments and stay in contact with the Embassy. For those Indians wishing to return home to India, the Embassy is also facilitating their crossing the international border. It is also making appropriate arrangements for any distressed or stranded Indians in the country.
In view of the current situation in Iran and the region, the Ministry has activated a Special Control Room in New Delhi. The Indian Embassy in Tehran is also operating emergency helplines and email for assisting Indian nationals in Iran.
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