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Jun 15, 2025
CM Omar discusses J-K students' safety in Iran with Jaishankar
With tensions rising after Israeli airstrikes in Iran, J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reached out to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar about students from Jammu and Kashmir studying there. Abdullah said any evacuation will depend on the situation on the ground, but student safety comes first.
TL;DR
Nearly 1,900 Indian students in Iran right now
Nearly 1,900 Indian students—most from J&K—are in Iran right now, mainly in cities like Tehran and Shiraz. Many parents are anxious after getting worried calls from their kids about the conflict. The Indian Embassy is working with local authorities to keep everyone safe, while political parties and families are urging quick action if evacuation becomes necessary.