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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No – 720
ANSWERED ON 05/02/2026
INDIA’S DIPLOMATIC POSITION ON IRAN
720. SHRI RAVI CHANDRA VADDIRAJU
Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state :-
(a) the overarching diplomatic stance with Iran;
(b) the steps being taken to verify recent reports;
(c) the manner in which it is being transparently communicated to the public; and
(d) the precautionary measures in place for Indian citizens currently in Iran to ensure their safety?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
(SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)
(a to d) The Government is closely monitoring the situation in Iran. The Embassy of India in Tehran
continues to be in regular contact with the Indian nationals, including students, in Iran, and is providing
them suitable guidance. The Government issued travel advisories on 05 and 14 January 2026, urging
avoidance of non-essential travel to Iran, advising Indians in Iran to leave via commercial flights and to
stay alert. The Embassy continues to assist, advise and guide citizens as required.
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