Amid intensifying hostilities between Iran and Israel, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has moved several Indian students to safer locations within the country, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Monday.
The precautionary relocation comes as missile exchanges between the two nations enter a third consecutive day, sparking global alarm. “In view of the evolving situation, the Embassy is closely monitoring developments and taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety of Indian nationals,” the MEA said in a statement. “Other feasible options are also under examination. Further updates will follow.”
The Embassy further noted that it is in close contact with community leaders and local authorities to ensure the welfare of Indian citizens across Iran.
Tensions escalated sharply after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the commencement of “Operation Rising Lion” on Friday. The Israeli military, he said, had targeted key sites of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, including the high-security Natanz facility.
Since then, both nations have been locked in intense missile exchanges. Iran has reported damage to oil facilities, civilian infrastructure, and the killing of a senior Revolutionary Guard intelligence officer. Israeli airstrikes are said to have caused significant casualties, though precise figures remain undisclosed.
In retaliation, Iran reportedly launched over 270 missiles toward Israel since Friday. Israeli media outlets claim that 22 of these missiles penetrated its air defense systems, striking residential areas. The attacks have so far left 14 people dead and 390 injured.
Meanwhile, in a controversial revelation, Prime Minister Netanyahu alleged that Iran’s leadership had plotted to assassinate former U.S. President Donald Trump, calling him “enemy number one.” Speaking to Fox News’ Bret Baier, Netanyahu credited Trump with taking a hardline stance against Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
“They want to kill him. He’s enemy number one,” said Netanyahu. “He never chose the path of appeasement. He dismantled a fake agreement, withdrew from the nuclear deal, and ordered the killing of [Iranian commander] Qasem Soleimani.”
Netanyahu added that Trump’s firm opposition to Iran’s nuclear enrichment program made him a prime target for Tehran. “He made it very clear—‘You cannot have a nuclear weapon, which means you cannot enrich uranium.’”
The Israeli leader also claimed that he himself had been personally targeted, citing an incident in which a missile struck the bedroom window of his residence. Referring to his alignment with Trump’s strategy, Netanyahu remarked, “I was his junior partner in confronting Iran’s nuclear threat.”
As the situation remains volatile, governments worldwide are urging restraint and prioritizing the safety of their citizens in the region.
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