Srinagar, Jan. 14 -- The parents of Indian students studying in Iran expressed serious concern for their children's safety on Wednesday, amid the deteriorating situation in the country, and appealed to the Government of India to facilitate their evacuation.

Iran continues to witness unrest, with the protests entering their 20th day on Wednesday. What began as demonstrations over record inflation and the steep fall in Iran's currency has now expanded into widespread nationwide unrest, with reports of agitation across more than 280 locations.

Rehana, a parent from Srinagar, said the students were abruptly asked to leave Iran without any evacuation support.

"I heard that the children were called to the Embassy abruptly today, asking them ...