External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi late Wednesday evening, with both leaders discussing the “evolving situation” in and around Iran amid escalating unrest.
“Received a call from Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi. We discussed the evolving situation in and around Iran,” Jaishankar said in a post on X.
The conversation came shortly after India issued a fresh advisory urging its citizens to avoid travel to Iran until further notice due to recent developments in the country.
“In view of the ongoing developments in Iran, Indian nationals are once again strongly advised to avoid travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran until further notice,” the advisory said.
Earlier, on January 5, New Delhi had advised Indian nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Iran. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has also urged Indian citizens and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) currently in Iran to exercise caution, stay away from protest sites, and closely monitor updates from the Indian Embassy in Tehran.
“Indian nationals living in Iran on resident visas are advised to register with the Indian Embassy, if not already done so,” the MEA added.
Iran has been witnessing violent protests across several cities, leading to multiple deaths and heightened regional tensions. The unrest has also prompted international concern.
The United States on Tuesday advised its citizens to “leave Iran now,” suggesting departure by land through Armenia or Turkey.
In a security alert, the US Virtual Embassy in Iran warned of escalating protests, possible violence, arrests, transportation disruptions, road closures, and widespread internet shutdowns. Several airlines have also limited or suspended flights to and from Iran until at least January 16, according to the advisory.