India • Jun 22, 2025

UP pilgrims stranded in Iran amid conflict

Five people from Ballia, UP, are stranded in Tehran after traveling for a religious pilgrimage.
Their journey began on May 25, taking them through Iraq before reaching Iran.
While one group member managed to return home earlier, the rest are now unable to leave.

TL;DR

Over 1,000 pilgrims from UP stuck in Iran

With flights suspended due to the recent Iran-Israel tensions, these pilgrims—and over 1,000 others from UP—are left waiting in Iranian cities like Tehran and Qom.
They're safe but facing money troubles and limited access to essentials.
Local leaders have asked India's government to help bring everyone back safely, highlighting how regional conflicts can suddenly disrupt lives far from home.