New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday confirmed that Indian students in Tehran have been moved out of the city for their safety, amid the ongoing security concerns in the region.

According to an official statement issued by the MEA, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has arranged for the relocation of students and continues to advise other Indian residents, who have their own means of transport, to also leave the city.

“Indian students in Tehran have been moved out of the city for reasons of safety, through arrangements made by the Embassy. Other residents who are self-sufficient in terms of transport have also been advised to move out of the city in view of the developing situation,” the statement said.

The ministry further stated that some Indian nationals have been facilitated to exit Iran through the border with Armenia.

“The Embassy remains continuously in touch with the community with a view to extending all feasible assistance. Further advisories may be issued given the fluid situation,” the MEA added.

BI Bureau