Indian Medical Students in Iran Urge Government for Evacuation Amid Escalating Conflict

As Israeli airstrikes intensify in Iran, Indian medical students are trapped and pleading for evacuation. With explosions occurring nearby, their safety is in jeopardy. Many students report sleepless nights and fear for their lives, urging the Indian government to act swiftly. The Indian Embassy is in contact, but the situation remains dire. Students are confined indoors, awaiting a return flight home. This article explores their harrowing experiences and the urgent need for government intervention.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 16, 2025, 13:13 IST

Urgent Plea from Indian Students in Iran

Imtisal Mohidin, a 22-year-old MBBS student at Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran, shared his harrowing experience of being awakened at 2:30 am by loud explosions. He, along with hundreds of fellow Indian medical students, is currently trapped in Iran as Israeli airstrikes intensify. With the blasts occurring just kilometers away from their residences, the fear is palpable, prompting urgent calls for evacuation from the Indian government.

Mohidin, who hails from Handwara in Jammu and Kashmir, reported that over 350 Indian students are enrolled at his university. He described the dire situation, stating, "We are confined to our apartment basement, hearing blasts every night, with one explosion occurring just 5 km away. We haven't slept in three days." Classes have been suspended, and students are refraining from going outside due to the ongoing shelling.

The university is known for its affordable and quality MBBS program, attracting many Indian nationals. Notably, three Iranian nuclear scientists who lost their lives in the recent attacks were also alumni of Shahid Beheshti University.

Mohidin further expressed, "We urge the Indian government to evacuate us before the situation deteriorates further. The Embassy has provided helplines and is in contact, but we are terrified and need to return home." The Indian Embassy in Iran has issued a public advisory urging Indian nationals to stay indoors and follow official updates. They have also shared a Telegram link for real-time updates specifically for Indians in Iran.

Faizan Nabi, another third-year MBBS student from Kerman University of Medical Sciences, noted that while Kerman is relatively safer than Tehran, anxiety is rising. He mentioned, "We heard gunshots in our city today. My friends in Tehran are scared. We were advised to stock up on drinking water for several days, indicating the severity of the situation."

Faizan, a resident of Srinagar, shared the distressing communication with his family, stating, "I receive about ten calls daily from my parents. The internet is so slow that sending a WhatsApp message is a challenge. We came here to pursue our medical careers, but now our priority is survival." Midhat, a fourth-year MBBS student at Iran University of Medical Science, recounted the panic during the first night of the strikes, with blasts occurring just a few kilometers away. She mentioned that while the Indian Embassy is in contact via WhatsApp, her university has not provided substantial support.

With the skies over Iran closed and no clear end to the violence in sight, these students are left waiting for the one thing that could bring relief to their families—a flight back home.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Sunday that the Indian Embassy in Tehran is closely monitoring the security situation amid escalating tensions. The embassy is maintaining regular communication with Indian students to ensure their safety and is relocating some students to safer areas within Iran.