Over 200 Indian students shifted from Tehran to Qom amid strikes in Iran

A group of men inspects the ruins of a police station struck Monday amid the US–Israeli military campaign in Tehran, Iran.

• Over 200 Indian students moved from Tehran to safer Qom in Iran
• Relocation coordinated by Indian Embassy to ensure student safety
• India advises nationals in Iran to stay indoors amid conflict

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With the escalation of conflict in West Asia following joint strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran, over 200 Indian students from different universities in Tehran were shifted to Qom, a relatively safer city in Iran, located 140 km south of the capital. The students were shifted on Tuesday morning in buses.

In a statement, All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA) on Tuesday said the movement of students was carried out in coordination with the Embassy of India, Tehran, to ensure their safety and well-being.

"Indian students who were relocated from Tehran have safely reached Qom as part of precautionary arrangements. The movement was carried out in coordination with the Embassy of India in Tehran to ensure the safety and well-being of all students," the association confirmed.

Earlier today, India advised its nationals in Iran to exercise utmost caution and remain indoors as far as possible as the security situation in the Persian Gulf nation deteriorated in view of fresh military strikes by the US and Israel.

"In view of the developing situation, all Indian nationals in Iran are advised to exercise utmost caution, avoid unnecessary movements and remain indoors as far as possible," the Indian embassy in Tehran said in a fresh advisory. "Indians may also continue to monitor the news, maintain situational awareness and await any further guidance from the Embassy of India," it added.

The conflict in West Asia has sharply escalated in recent days, with strikes targeting key locations in Iran and fears of a broader regional confrontation rising.

The instability has triggered panic among foreign nationals, including thousands of Indian students pursuing medical and professional courses in Iranian universities.

Earlier, the All India Medical Students' Association (AIMSA), which has been coordinating with students in Iran, confirmed that the Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued advisories asking students to shift to designated safer locations.