India, July 16 -- India on Wednesday advised its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran and to continue monitoring the latest regional developments.

There were about 10,000 Indian nationals, mostly students, in Iran when hostilities erupted with Israel last month. Close to 3,600 Indians were evacuated from Iran before the two countries agreed on a ceasefire after 12 days of clashes.

"In view of security-related developments over the past several weeks, Indian nationals are advised to carefully consider the evolving situation before undertaking non-essential travel to Iran," the Indian embassy in Tehran said on social media on Wednesday.

"They are also advised to continue to monitor the latest regional developments, and follow u...