India issues Iran travel advisory, asks citizens to postpone travel and leave country amid escalating US-Iran conflict

The Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued a revised travel advisory asking Indian nationals to postpone all travel to Iran and urging those already in the country to consider leaving temporarily as security conditions deteriorate amid the escalating US-Iran conflict.

The advisory comes after days of heightened military activity across Iran, including repeated US airstrikes and Iranian retaliatory attacks, raising concerns over the safety of foreign nationals in the region.

Indians asked to postpone travel

The embassy advised Indian citizens planning to visit Iran for any purpose to defer their travel until the security situation improves.

"Indian nationals intending to travel to Iran for any purpose should postpone travel for the time being, until the security environment improves," the advisory said.

Indians in Iran urged to leave

The embassy also urged Indians currently in Iran to consider temporarily exiting the country using available commercial flight options.

It stopped short of ordering an evacuation but advised citizens to assess the evolving security situation and leave if possible.

Those staying told to exercise maximum caution

For Indian nationals choosing to remain in Iran, the embassy advised exercising the highest level of caution and remaining alert to developments.

The advisory urged citizens to:

-Closely monitor news and official updates.

-Avoid areas witnessing heightened military activity, particularly along Iran's southern coast.

-Follow all instructions issued by local authorities.

Registration with Embassy made mandatory

The embassy also asked all Indian nationals in Iran who have not yet registered with the mission to do so immediately.

It urged citizens to regularly monitor the embassy's official website and social media platforms for further advisories and emergency updates.

Advisory comes amid worsening security situation

The updated advisory follows a sharp escalation in hostilities between the United States and Iran. The conflict has seen multiple rounds of US airstrikes on Iranian military targets and retaliatory Iranian attacks across the Gulf region, increasing instability and prompting several countries to review travel guidance for their citizens.

US-Iran conflict escalates after ceasefire collapse: What happened

The United States and Iran have entered a new phase of conflict following the collapse of a fragile June 2026 ceasefire, with both sides exchanging strikes for eight consecutive days.

The latest escalation began after attacks on commercial tankers near the Strait of Hormuz on July 7, prompting the US to launch airstrikes targeting Iranian missile, drone and coastal defence infrastructure. And, Iran threatened to shut the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil shipping route.

In the following days, the conflict expanded across the region. The US struck dozens of Iranian military targets, while Iran retaliated against facilities in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan and Oman. Commercial shipping also came under attack, raising concerns over global energy supplies and pushing oil prices higher.

The latest US strikes marked the eighth consecutive night of operations, with Washington saying the attacks were aimed at degrading Iran's military capabilities and were partly in retaliation for an Iranian attack on a US base in Jordan that killed two American service members. Iran has vowed further retaliation, accusing the US of violating previous agreements and warning of wider regional consequences.

Despite repeated calls for restraint from the United Nations, Pakistan, China and Oman, the conflict remains centered on the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear programme and the security of US forces and allies in the Gulf, raising fears of a broader regional war.