The Embassy of India in Iran has issued a warning to Indians, urging them to "stay where they are" for the next 48 hours. The warning advised everyone to remain indoors and avoid all electric and military sites, as well as the upper floors of tall buildings.
"Those in hotels hired by the embassy should stay inside and keep in regular contact with the embassy teams on site," the warning said, as reported by NDTV.
In a communique to Indian citizens, the Ministry of External Affairs said, "In view of the rapidly evolving situation in Iran, Indian nationals who are currently in Iran are advised to stay put where they are, shelter in place and avoid further movements.
Any movement within Iran and to the border crossings of Iran may be considered only in close coordination with the Indian Embassy in Tehran and after obtaining explicit guidance of the Embassy.
The Indian Embassy remains available to guide Indian nationals in Iran through the following emergency contact helplines: Mobile numbers: +98 912 810 9115, +98 912 810 9102, +98 912 810 9109, +98 993 217 9359."
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Trump's warning amid strikes
US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning amid escalating tensions, as the United States and Israel launched fresh strikes on Iranian infrastructure ahead of a key deadline linked to the Strait of Hormuz.
Taking to Truth Social, Trump said, "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don't want that to happen, but it probably will.
We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World. 47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end. God Bless the Great People of Iran!"
The remarks came hours after coordinated strikes targeted key infrastructure and energy facilities in Iran. Among the sites hit was Kharg Island, a major oil hub in the Persian Gulf that handles a significant portion of Iran's oil exports.
In another post, Trump added, "Now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail…We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World. 47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end."
Iran shuts all communications with US
Meanwhile, Iran has suspended all diplomatic and indirect communication with the United States, according to Tehran Times.
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"Iran has closed all diplomatic and indirect channels of communication with the United States. All message exchanges have also been suspended," the outlet reported.
During weeks of conflict, the United States and its ally Israel have targeted Iranian military sites, killed the country’s top leaders, and damaged parts of the country's infrastructure.
