As the Israel-Iran conflict intensifies, over 140 Indian students studying in Tehran have described terrifying scenes of drone-filled skies, midnight explosions, and citywide blackouts. Many of them, enrolled at Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Islamic Azad University, recounted the chaos that erupted around 3:20 a.m. on June 14, when a series of blasts shook the city. “We heard a huge blast, saw black smoke, and then more explosions followed,” one student said. “There was a complete blackout, and we spent the night huddled in the dormitory.” Fighter jets and drones reportedly flew overhead for hours, leaving students in fear and uncertainty. Despite the trauma, students praised their university staff for providing immediate support. The Vice-Dean and Dean personally checked on them and offered reassurance. However, the students are now urgently requesting evacuation, citing emotional distress and safety concerns. The Indian Embassy in Iran has issued helpline numbers and launched a Telegram channel to coordinate with nationals in the region. Officials have urged calm while assuring that all necessary steps are being taken. The conflict, sparked by Israel’s Operation Rising Lion and Iran’s retaliatory Operation True Promise 3, has escalated tensions across West Asia, with Indian nationals caught in the crossfire.
“Indian Students in Tehran Plead for Evacuation Amid Drone Strikes and Blackouts”
