Indian Students Stranded in Iran Amid Protests; Authorities Urged to Facilitate Evacuation

Amid escalating protests in Iran with over 2,500 reported deaths, thousands of Indian students, including around 2,000 from Jammu and Kashmir, remain stranded amid communication blackouts and limited transport. Parents and political leaders like Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti have urged the Indian government, including External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, to ensure their safety and facilitate evacuation. The Indian embassy has advised nationals to leave Iran by available means, while the Jammu and Kashmir government has set up coordination mechanisms and helplines to assist families.