Archive · 17 Jan 2026
India Advises Citizens to Leave Iran Amid Protests
The Indian government has advised its citizens in Iran to leave the country due to ongoing protests and security concerns.
There are about 9,000 Indians in Iran, most of whom are students.
The government is closely monitoring the situation and has issued advisories to avoid travel to Iran.
The US has imposed sanctions on Iran, including a 25% tariff on countries doing business with Tehran.
India is engaged with the US on a sanctions waiver for the Chabahar port project, which is valid until April 2026.
Additionally, ten Indian nationals have been detained in Iran, and the Indian government is seeking consular access to them.
The situation in Iran is tense, with protests and clashes between protesters and security forces.
The Indian government has advised its citizens in Iran to leave the country due to ongoing protests and security concerns.
There are approximately 9,000 Indians in Iran, with the majority being students.
The US has imposed sanctions on Iran, including a 25% tariff on countries doing business with Tehran.
India is engaged with the US on a sanctions waiver for the Chabahar port project, which is valid until April 26, 2026.
Ten Indian nationals have been detained in Iran, and the Indian government is seeking consular access to them.
- Who
- Indian government, Indian nationals in Iran, US government, Iranian authorities
- What
- Indian government advising citizens to leave Iran amid protests and security concerns; US sanctions on Chabahar port; detention of Indian nationals in Iran
- When
- Ongoing situation as of January 16, 2026
- Where
- Iran, India
- Why
- Protests and security concerns in Iran; US sanctions and tariffs on countries doing business with Iran
- Number of Indians in Iran
- Approximately 9,000
- Majority of Indians in Iran
- Students
- US Sanctions Waiver for Chabahar Port
- Valid until April 26, 2026
- India-Iran Trade Volume (2025)
- USD 1.68 billion
- India's Share in Global Trade with Iran
- 0.15%
- Indian Nationals Detained in Iran
- 10
- Indian Crew Members Detained on MT Valiant Roar
- 16
- Chabahar Port Sanctions Waiver Expiry
- April 26, 2026
Sources
Why thousands of Kashmiri students go to Iran
Pro-Iran rallies taken out in Kashmir, slogans raised against US, Israel
Pro-Iran Rallies Taken Out in Kashmir, Slogans Raised Against US, Israel
Deadly crackdown appears to quell Iran protests, say residents and rights group
Pro-Iran protests staged in Kashmir; parties seek safe evacuation of stranded students
Kashmir sees pro-Iran protests, slogans against US and Israel
Pro Iran Demonstrations Held Across Several Shia Majority Pockets Of Kashmir, Kargil
India remains engaged with US on sanctions waiver for Chabahar Port project
India remains engaged with the US: MEA on Chabahar port project
India looks to reduce its involvement in Iran's Chabahar port amid US sanctions pressure
Evacuation from Iran only once regular flights stop: Govt
Closely monitoring situation, asks Indians to leave Iran by whatever means available: Govt
'Committed to Doing Whatever is Necessary for Well-Being of 9,000 Indians in Iran': MEA on Iran Protests
MEA denies reports of exiting Chabahar port project in Iran
'10 Indians arrested in Iran': MEA seeks consular access; engages in talks with US to extend sanctions waiver for Chabahar Port operations
'Closely Monitoring Situation': Foreign Ministry On Indians In Iran
Protests in support of Iran held in Kashmir post-Friday prayers
Govt Cooperating a Lot: Indian Nationals Return from Iran
Several Indians return from Iran amid unrest
India brings back citizens from Iran; first flight lands in Delhi amid rising tensions
"Conditions Bad There, Govt Cooperating A Lot": Indian Nationals Return From Iran Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Indian nationals return from Iran amid unrest, recount internet shutdowns and protests
Indians should leave Iran, commercial flights still operating: MEA
"No Internet, Dangerous Protests": First Flights From Iran Land In Delhi
‘Fire on streets, protests at night, internet cut off’: Indians return from Iran, relive chaos
