India, June 17 -- All Indian nationals who can move out of Tehran through their own means were asked to do so by the Indian Embassy in Iran in view of the escalating Middle East tensions. They were advised to move out of the city to safer locations.

"All Indian Nationals and PIOs who can move out of Tehran using their own resources, are advised to move to a safe location outside the City," said the Indian Embassy through a post on X on Tuesday. PIOs means 'Person of Indian Origin'.

The Indian Nationals in Tehran who are not in touch with the Embassy were also requested to contact them immediately and provide their location and contact details. The Embassy asked all nationals to reach out to these numbers : +989010144557; +989128109115; ...