Amid concerns over unrest and communication disruptions in Iran, the first group of Indian students, pilgrims, and other citizens arrived in Delhi early this morning.
Around 150 people landed at Indira Gandhi International Airport in two flights that departed from Shiraz and Tehran. The returnees included mainly university students and pilgrims who had been visiting religious centres in Qom and Mashhad. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Several students said the situation on the ground was not as serious as portrayed by international media. According to them, daily life in Iranian cities continued as usual, with people going about their normal routines.
“The real problem was the internet shutdown,” a student said in a video shared widely on social media. He added that communication blackouts created fear and confusion, as students were unable to contact their families in India. “Internet shutdowns stopped information flow, and that made things look worse than they were,” another student said.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that many Indian nationals, mostly students, are still in Iran and are being closely monitored. An MEA spokesperson said the safety of Indian citizens abroad remains the government’s top priority.
Parents of Indian students currently in Iran have urged the ministry to speed up arrangements for the safe return of their children and other Indian nationals.
The Iranian government has defended the internet restrictions, saying they are necessary to maintain public order. Media reports say Iran has witnessed protests in recent weeks, and the communication shutdowns have drawn international attention over possible human rights concerns.
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