India issues travel advisory for Iran amid protests, urges citizens to avoid non-essential travel
Protests against worsening economic conditions began in Tehran about nine days ago.
Iranian protests: Amid protests in Iran over inflation and currency devaluation, India has appealed to its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the country. New Delhi has also advised Indian citizens in Iran to exercise caution and avoid traveling to areas witnessing protests or demonstrations.
MEA issues travel advice
“In view of recent developments, Indian citizens are advised to avoid non-essential travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran until further notice,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. he said. “Indian citizens and PIOs (Persons of Indian Origin) currently in Iran should take necessary precautions, avoid areas of protest or demonstration and closely follow the news as well as the website and social media accounts of the Indian embassy in Tehran,” the statement said. MEA also advised Indian citizens living in Iran on residence visas to register with the embassy if they have not already done so.
Travel Advisory for Iran
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— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) January 5, 2026
Iranian Protests
Protests against worsening economic conditions began in Tehran about nine days ago. Currently, around 25 out of 31 provinces have witnessed protests in which more than 10 people have been killed. The protests were triggered by a sharp decline in the value of the Iranian currency, the rial, against the US dollar.
USA warned Iran
Last week, US President Donald Trump warned Iran against cracking down on protesters. “We are locked, loaded and ready to go,” he said in a post on social media, without going into too much detail. Trump said Sunday night that Iran would be ‘hit very hard’ if more protesters died. “We are watching this very closely. If they start killing people like they have in the past, I think they will be hit very hard by the United States,” he said. In June last year, the United States launched air strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
