India Issues Fresh Iran Travel Advisory; Urges Citizens to Avoid Unnecessary Trips, Register with Embassy

New Delhi: Despite recent positive developments, the Indian Embassy in Iran on Wednesday advised citizens to postpone their travel plans until further information is available. The advisory comes just days after Iran and the US approved a peace deal aimed at ending three-month-long conflict in the region.

What did the Embassy advise?

The Embassy urged those currently in Iran or planning essential travel to exercise caution, remain vigilant, and follow the instructions of local authorities, as well as keep updated with information through official channels.

"The Embassy of India, Tehran, has been closely monitoring the prevailing security situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran. In light of recent positive developments and the improvement in the overall situation, the Embassy wishes to issue the following revised advisory for Indian nationals contemplating travel to Iran," the advisory said.

"Notwithstanding the recent improvements, Indian nationals are advised to continue to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran until further notice," the advisory stated.

What did the Indian Embassy advised to citizens in Iran?

Additionally, Indians who are in Iran or planning to travel are advised to register their information with the Embassy in Tehran. Citizens are also urged to regularly check the Embassy's official website and social media platforms for necessary instructions and updates.

"All Indian nationals currently in Iran, and those arriving in Iran, are strongly advised to register their particulars with the Embassy of India, Tehran, at the earliest opportunity. They are also advised to regularly monitor the Embassy’s official website and social media platforms for updates and any further advisories that may be issued," the advisory read.

What about US-Iran peace deal?

US and Iran have agreed on a 14-point proposal to end the conflict in the Middle East. Representatives from both sides recently held talks in Switzerland to implement this proposal.

Reacting to this development, US Vice President JD Vance said that the recent peace talks with Iran have laid a strong foundation that could lead to a final agreement to end the conflict that began in late February. 

Vance told reporters, "The final deal is the house. We set the foundation. We haven't built the house, but we've laid a successful foundation to get to a good place for the American people."