India, Jan. 13 -- Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released an advisory for Iran as protests continue to grow across the country. Authorities are using force to control the unrest, raising serious safety concerns.

Hundreds of people are protesting against high inflation and demanding political and economic reforms. Reports say security forces have opened fire in several areas, and many people have been killed or injured.

The Nepali Foreign Ministry advised its citizens who are already in Iran to remain careful. It said, "Nepali citizens currently living and working in Iran are advised to follow the security advisory of the competent authorities of Iran, stay indoors, remain alert, and exercise caution."

The government has also t...