What is the status of Indians in the middle of the current war between Iran and Israel?

As tensions between Iran and Israel rise, concerns have grown over the safety of Indian nationals in both countries. The Indian government has officially stated that all Indian people, including students and delegates, are safe and have been transferred to secure locations. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), a large number of Indian students, the most of whom are studying medicine and engineering in Iran, have been relocated to government-monitored shelters in cities such as Tehran, Qom, and Shiraz. "We are in constant contact with the Indian embassy in Tehran," MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said at a news briefing. "All Indian students have been accounted for and are safe. Local authorities have provided round-the-clock assistance. In Israel, a team of government officials and urban planning professors from Karnataka on a training program for urban administration and infrastructure were temporarily relocated to a secure facility in Jerusalem. The move is one of a series of precautionary measures in response to recent rumors of retaliatory missile attacks between Israel and Iran. "We were taken to a secure location within hours of the first sirens," a Karnataka delegation official said in a video clip. "The Indian Embassy here has been exceptional in ensuring our safety." The Indian embassies in both countries have issued advisories encouraging citizens to stay indoors, avoid public gatherings, and maintain close contact with local authorities. Furthermore, emergency helplines have been created to assist people in trouble or requiring evacuation. 📢 Emergency helpline numbers for Indian nationals abroad: Iran (Embassy in Tehran): +98 9121314855 Israel (embassy in Tel Aviv): +972-3-5290370. Email Support: cons.tehran@mea.gov.in, cons.telaviv@mea.gov.in. Diplomatic outreach continues. India has refrained from making any political statements about the violence, but has reaffirmed its demand for calm and dialogue. Behind the scenes, Indian diplomats work with international agencies and host countries to secure the safety of their citizens. "Our priority is clear: protect Indian lives and bring everyone back safely if necessary," a top MEA official acknowledged. With Iran and Israel prepared for greater escalation, families of Indian students and professionals are on edge. However, the government's prompt and forthright response has given some reassurance.