Owaisi Seeks Urgent Evacuation of Indians Stranded in Iran, Iraq
Approximately 1,595 Indian students, including 140 medical students at Tehran University, are currently stuck in Iran
By : ANI
Update: 2025-06-15 02:06 GMT
Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday reached out to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and the Telangana Chief Minister, seeking urgent evacuation of Indian nationals stranded in Iran and Iraq.
Approximately 1,595 Indian students, including 140 medical students at Tehran University, are currently stuck in Iran. Owaisi shared details of those stranded with the authorities, emphasizing the need for immediate evacuation.
In addition to the students in Iran, 183 Indian pilgrims are stranded in Iraq. Owaisi urged the authorities to ensure their safe return to Telangana.
In a post on X, Owaisi said, "1,595 Indian students are stranded in Iran, including 140 medical students at Tehran University. Additionally, 183 Indian pilgrims are stuck in Iraq. I've contacted JS (PAI), Mr. Anand Prakash, and shared details of those stranded. Urgent evacuation is needed, S Jaishankar. I request Telangana CMO to ensure their safe return to Telangana."
Meanwhile, the airspace over Iran, Iraq, and surrounding areas remains unavailable, causing extended travel durations or delays amid tensions between Israel and Iran, said an advisory from IndiGo on Saturday.
In a post on X, IndiGo stated, "Airspace over Iran and surrounding areas continues to be unavailable. Certain flight paths may need adjustments, leading to extended travel durations or delays. We recommend checking your flight status on our website or mobile app before leaving for the airport. Our teams remain committed and available to provide any assistance you may need. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we strive to ensure a safe and seamless journey."
On Friday, the airspace conditions over Iran, Iraq, and the neighbouring region impacted flight schedules in the country. The advisory came after Israel launched what it called a "pre-emptive operation" targeting Iran’s nuclear program.
Approximately 1,595 Indian students, including 140 medical students at Tehran University, are currently stuck in Iran. Owaisi shared details of those stranded with the authorities, emphasizing the need for immediate evacuation.
In addition to the students in Iran, 183 Indian pilgrims are stranded in Iraq. Owaisi urged the authorities to ensure their safe return to Telangana.
In a post on X, Owaisi said, "1,595 Indian students are stranded in Iran, including 140 medical students at Tehran University. Additionally, 183 Indian pilgrims are stuck in Iraq. I've contacted JS (PAI), Mr. Anand Prakash, and shared details of those stranded. Urgent evacuation is needed, S Jaishankar. I request Telangana CMO to ensure their safe return to Telangana."
Meanwhile, the airspace over Iran, Iraq, and surrounding areas remains unavailable, causing extended travel durations or delays amid tensions between Israel and Iran, said an advisory from IndiGo on Saturday.
In a post on X, IndiGo stated, "Airspace over Iran and surrounding areas continues to be unavailable. Certain flight paths may need adjustments, leading to extended travel durations or delays. We recommend checking your flight status on our website or mobile app before leaving for the airport. Our teams remain committed and available to provide any assistance you may need. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we strive to ensure a safe and seamless journey."
On Friday, the airspace conditions over Iran, Iraq, and the neighbouring region impacted flight schedules in the country. The advisory came after Israel launched what it called a "pre-emptive operation" targeting Iran’s nuclear program.