New Delhi, June 17 -- Amid escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday said that Indian students in Tehran have been moved out of the city for reasons of safety.

It stated that other Indians who can manage to leave the city on their own have been advised to move of the city in view of the developing situation.

In a press release, MEA stated, "Indian students in Tehran have been moved out of the city for reasons of safety, through arrangements made by the Embassy. Other residents who are self sufficient in terms of transport have also been advised to move out of the city in view of the developing situation."

According to the statement, some Indians have been facilitated to leave Iran th...