Afghanistan, Nov. 18 -- Iran has suspended its visa waiver for Indian citizens, citing increasing cases of human trafficking and exploitation, particularly involving false job promises and abductions.
Iran has suspended its visa exemption policy for Indian citizens, according to Indian media reports, following concerns over human trafficking and exploitation. The move comes after several cases in which Indian nationals were lured to Iran with false promises of jobs, only to be exploited or trafficked to other countries.
India's Ministry of External Affairs confirmed the suspension, stating that the Iranian government had decided to halt the visa waiver effective November 22. The ministry issued an advisory urging Indian citizens to exerci...