Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Parents urge evacuation of J&K students from Iran
Many parents from Jammu and Kashmir are worried about their children who are studying in Iran.
Because of the violence and protests in Iran, the parents want the government to help bring their children back home safely.
The parents gathered outside a government office in Srinagar to ask for help.
They said that the internet and phone lines are not working, so they cannot talk to their children.
They also said that the airfares have become very expensive, and Iran has closed its airspace, making it hard for the students to leave.
The parents are very worried and hope that the government will help their children come back home safely.
Parents of J&K students in Iran gathered in Srinagar to urge government intervention for their children's evacuation.
Around 2,000 to 2,500 J&K students are currently stranded in Iran amid escalating tensions.
Parents are facing communication issues, with internet and phone lines down, and cannot send money to their children.
Airfares have skyrocketed, and Iran has closed its airspace, making it difficult for students to leave.
The Indian Embassy has advised students to exit Iran at the earliest, adding to the confusion and anxiety among families.
- Who
- Parents of J&K students studying in Iran
- What
- Urging government intervention for evacuation and safety of their children
- When
- Thursday, amid escalating tensions in Iran
- Where
- Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, and Iran
- Why
- Due to escalating violence, communication issues, and difficulties in leaving Iran
- Number of J&K Students in Iran
- 2,000 to 2,500
- Location of Parents' Protest
- Divisional Commissioner Kashmir’s office, Srinagar
- Communication Issues
- Internet and phone lines down
- Airfare Situation
- Skyrocketed
- Iran Airspace Status
- Closed
- Colleges' Response
- Not shut, not asked students to leave
- Indian Embassy's Advice
- Advised students to exit Iran at the earliest
- Government Officials Contacted
- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar
Sources
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Stranded Indian student Ayman Fatima’s passport stuck with Iran university; Owaisi calls on Jaishankar
Mehbooba Mufti wants Centre’s intervention for safe return of students from Iran
Omar Abdullah speaks to EAM Jaishankar on Iran situation; assures safety of J&K students
Omar speaks to Jaishankar on J-K students caught in Iran turmoil
Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti Urges Centre To Ensure Safe Return Of Kashmiri Students Stranded In Iran
Omar Abdullah speaks with EAM, urges him to ensure safety of J&K students in Iran