India Evacuates Students from Iran Amidst US Conflict & Missile Strikes
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India Evacuates Citizens from War-Hit Iran: Students Head to Borders Amid Missile Rain
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News18•12-03-2026, 14:46
India Evacuates Citizens from War-Hit Iran: Students Head to Borders Amid Missile Rain
•India is actively evacuating its citizens, primarily medical students, from Iran amidst the ongoing Iran-America conflict and missile threats.
•Students from SBUMS, TUMS, IUMS, Urmia University, and Shiraz University are being moved in phases towards the Armenian and Azerbaijani borders.
•The Indian Embassy in Iran is coordinating the complex evacuation plan, ensuring safe passage despite initial flight cancellations.
•Most evacuees are expected to arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi on March 15 and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai on March 14.
•Approximately 9,000-10,000 Indian citizens, largely medical students, reside in Iran, drawn by affordable English-medium medical education and global degree recognition.
