Indian nationals return from Iran amid massive protests

Several Indian nationals heaved a sigh of relief after returning from Iran at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. India issued an advisory for Indians living in Iran to return to the country and seek help. Iran is currently facing a political and economic crisis that may lead to the overthrow of the Islamic regime.

Indian nationals return from Iran

On Friday, the Indian nationals living in Iran returned and arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. The Ministry of External Affairs urged Indian in Iran to return to the country as the tensions escalated in Iran. 

The return was administered by Indian officials, who ensured the well-being of Indian citizens. As per those who returned, they were provided with all the necessities and help by the Indian embassy in Iran so that they could leave Iran immediately. One returnee said, "There is no tension... terrorists have been attacking. We received help from the Indian Government. The Indian Embassy helped us with our security in Iran." 

The person present to receive arriving family members said, "My father and sister are returning from Iran today. Their flight has landed...There were certain protests in Iran...We thank the Government of India and especially Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking immediate action...". 

A returnee told ANI, "I am pursuing an MBBS at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran. The situation there is normal. There are no internet services. We heard about protests in Iran but never saw anything like that..."  Another person who just returned from Iran erupted with slogans of Modi ji hai toh har cheez mumkin hai'..."

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Iran is currently facing one of the worst crises in modern times, that lead the government to kill more than 2000 of its own people to shut down the protests that demanded accountability on Inflation, unemployment, and poverty. The internet has been shut down in the entire country, which has made it difficult for the world to know the truth about casualties and disturbances.