India and Iran Discuss Evolving Situation Amid Protests and Rising Regional Tensions

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi about the evolving situation amid widespread protests and security concerns in Iran. India issued a travel advisory urging its nationals to avoid travel to Iran and asked those residing there to leave by available means. The protests, which began over economic issues, have escalated with thousands reportedly killed. Rising tensions include warnings of possible US military intervention, which Iran has condemned as a pretext for aggression.