Iran’s skies echo with the thunder of conflict as US and Israeli forces press their assault, compounded by the shocking death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. For Indian students marooned in this maelstrom, salvation lies not in the air but on the ground—no special visa or permit required.
In an IANS interview from Mumbai, Consul General Saeed Reza Motalagh unveiled the streamlined exit strategy forged with Indian counterparts. ‘Passports are all they need,’ he stated firmly. ‘Head to any land crossing with Afghanistan or Turkmenistan, and they’re out.’ Airports, he noted, are militarily secured and off-limits amid the hostilities.
This assurance covers the bulk of affected students, clustered in medical colleges across Iran. Tehran has mobilized transport and security details to ferry them from danger zones to borders, sidestepping formalities that could delay escape.
The human cost mounts: over 500 dead from recent bombardments, including new explosions in Tehran and devastating hits on Sanandaj homes, per Iranian reports. Iran’s reprisals against US targets continue unabated.
Heightening the urgency, Kerala MP KC Venugopal took to X to rally support, decrying the terror felt by Indians laboring and studying in the Middle East. His plea to PM Modi and MEA for robust action resonates widely.
With evacuations underway, Indian authorities emphasize preparedness—essentials packed, communications open. This border-open policy not only expedites returns but symbolizes bilateral solidarity in crisis, offering a pathway home through the shadows of war.