Stay put for next 48 hours, avoid military sites: India to its citizens in Iran

The advisory emphasises staying indoors and maintaining close coordination with the embassy, particularly for any highway travel, which should only be undertaken with official guidance.

In Short

• Embassy mandates coordination for travel, emergency numbers operational
• Trump warns of devastating consequences for Iran if it does not comply
• Hormuz ultimatum extended repeatedly, uncertainty over US military response

As US President Donald Trump's 10-day deadline for Iran neared an end, the Indian Embassy in Tehran on Tuesday evening issued an advisory, urging Indian nationals in the country to prioritise safety amid a potentially tense situation. It instructed Indian nationals to remain in their current locations for at least 48 hours and avoid unnecessary movement, especially near sensitive areas such as military and electrical installations.

Additionally, individuals are advised not to stay on upper floors of multi-storey buildings, likely as a precaution against possible strikes.

The advisory emphasises staying indoors and maintaining close coordination with the embassy, particularly for any highway travel, which should only be undertaken with official guidance.

Those accommodated in embassy-arranged hotels are specifically directed to remain inside and keep in regular contact with on-site embassy staff.

"Those in Embassy-hired hotels should stay put indoors while maintaining regular contact with on-site embassy teams. All are requested to monitor official updates closely. The Embassy's emergency numbers below (989128109115, 989128109102, 989128109109, 989932179359) remain operational," it said.

Furthermore, the embassy encouraged all Indian nationals to stay alert and closely follow official updates for any changes in the situation.

To ensure support, emergency contact numbers have been provided and are stated to be operational. An official email address is also shared for communication.

TRUMP THREAT LOOMS LARGE

This came hours after Donald Trump signalled the possibility of severe and immediate consequences, even suggesting catastrophic outcomes in one of his strongest warnings yet directed at Iran.

Posting on Truth Social, Trump wrote, "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don't want that to happen, but it probably will," underscoring the gravity of the situation while leaving room for uncertainty.

Despite the intensity of his remarks, Trump stopped short of confirming definitive action, indicating that any potential strike could still be called off at the last moment depending on developments.

He described the unfolding situation as "the most important moment in the long and complex history of the world," framing the crisis in historic terms.

Trump also hinted at the possibility of political transformation in Iran, stating, "However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS?" He added that decades of "extortion, corruption, and death" could finally come to an end, while expressing support for the Iranian people.

ULTIMATUM TO OPEN STRAIT OF HORMUZ

The escalating rhetoric is closely tied to tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. Trump has repeatedly warned Iran of devastating attacks, particularly targeting its energy infrastructure, if the critical waterway remains closed past the latest deadline of April 7.

Originally, Iran was given 48 hours to comply, but that timeline has been extended multiple times, eventually stretching to a total of 408 hours.

While the repeated extensions suggest a willingness to allow diplomatic space, they have also contributed to growing uncertainty.

Trump’s approach—combining sharp threats with shifting deadlines—has left observers unclear about the likelihood and timing of any potential US action.

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