Tehran: The Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued an advisory urging Indian citizens not to travel to Iran and urging those stuck in Iran to leave the country immediately. The Indian Embassy in Tehran also reiterated that all Indian nationals currently in Iran should leave the country through designated land border routes, strictly in coordination with the Embassy. Notably, despite the United States’ extension of the Iran ceasefire, regional tensions remain high. Since Iran has said that it may or may not abide by the unilateral ceasefire extension, the possibility of conflict revival remains high.
Indians in Iran advised to return immediately
The embassy said that airspace restrictions and operational uncertainties due to regional tensions continue to affect international flight operations to and from Iran. “In view of reports of commencement of some flights between India and Iran, and in continuation of earlier advisories, Indian citizens are strongly advised not to travel to Iran, whether by air or land,” said the Indian Embassy in Tehran.
The Indian Embassy further said, “It is further reiterated that all Indian nationals currently in Iran should leave the country through designated land border routes, strictly in coordination with the Embassy.” The Embassy also issued certain helpline numbers for Indians. The numbers are +989128109115; +989128109109; +989128109102; and +989932179359.
Trump says military action against Iran likely
US President Trump on Thursday signalled that America could resume military action against Iran if negotiations fail. This comes after Iran refused to join the second round of talks with the US after America’s Naval blockade of Iranian ports. Trump, however, maintained that he is in ‘no rush’ to conclude a deal after weeks of conflict. Trump said that he wants an everlasting deal and added that he would ‘finish it up militarily with the other 25 per cent of the targets’ if Tehran refuses to agree.
The US President said Washington retains ‘total control’ over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and has kept it effectively closed to pressure Iran economically. “If we open the strait, that means they’re going to make $500 million a day. I don’t want them to make $500 million a day until they settle this thing,” he said.
US’ bad faith, naval blockade obstacle to talks: Iran
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday said that while Iran is open to talks with the US, America’s bad faith, naval blockade and threats are main barriers to genuine negotiations. In a message posted on X, the Iranian President Pezeshkian favorred diplomacy while criticizing the US’ contradictory behavior. “Bad faith, blockade, and threats are the main obstacles to real negotiations. The world is witnessing your deceptive verbosity and the contradiction between your claims and actions,” said Pezeshkian.
Bureau Report
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