Indian Embassy in Iran issues fresh advisory, asks ‘not to approach’ Iran’s land borders without prior coordination
March 16, 2026
The Indian Embassy in Iran has issued a fresh advisory in view of the escalations. The advisory strictly forbids Indian nationals, currently in Iran, from approaching or attempting to cross any land border of Iran for onward travel without prior and explicit coordination with the Embassy in Tehran.
In the advisory, the embassy strongly discouraged uncoordinated movement toward land borders.
Advisory raised risks of logistical and immigration difficulties amid a regional conflict that began with US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026.
The escalation has triggered a full-scale war involving Hezbollah missile attacks on Israel, US strikes on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, and potential Houthi involvement, complicating safe exits and prompting coordinated embassy evacuations where necessary.
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The Embassy is in regular contact with members of the Indian community, and coordinated arrangements are being undertaken wherever necessary. Uncoordinated movement toward land borders is strongly discouraged, said the advisory.
“Indian nationals who attempt to leave Iran via land borders without the knowledge and guidance of the Embassy are highly likely to encounter serious logistical and immigration difficulties. Please note that the Embassy will not be in a position to provide assistance once individuals move outside Iranian territory without prior coordination”, read advisory.