Indians Face Communication Challenges Amid Iran Protests; Some Return on Commercial Flights

Amid widespread protests and a government crackdown in Iran that has resulted in over 2,500 deaths, approximately 9,000 Indians, mostly students, faced disrupted internet and curfews, causing communication challenges and anxiety among families. Many students near the Iran-Iraq border relied on weak signals to stay in touch. Several Indians have begun returning to India on commercial flights, with the Indian government advising nationals to leave and closely monitoring the situation. Returnees reported isolation and fear but generally no direct violence witnessed.