New Delhi’s medical student community is sounding the alarm over the safety of hundreds of Indian students studying in Iran amid escalating regional tensions. The All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA) has fired off an urgent letter to the Indian Embassy in Tehran, demanding immediate action to retrieve students’ passports held by universities and prepare for potential evacuation if conditions deteriorate further.
In a strongly worded communication, AIMSA highlighted the plight of Indian medical students enrolled in various Iranian universities. Many are desperate to return home but are stranded because their passports remain deposited with university administrations as per local regulations. This bureaucratic hurdle has left them unable to book flights or make any travel arrangements, fueling widespread anxiety among students and their families back in India.
Despite prior advisories from Indian authorities urging students to secure their documents, universities have not complied, exacerbating the crisis. AIMSA has called on the embassy to intervene directly with Iranian officials and university heads to expedite passport releases. ‘Those who wish to leave must be allowed to do so safely,’ the association emphasized.
Looking ahead, AIMSA stressed the need for contingency plans. Should the security situation worsen—amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East—the embassy must prioritize evacuation protocols for Indian citizens, particularly vulnerable students. The letter underscores the embassy’s pivotal role in safeguarding Indians abroad.
AIMSA expressed confidence in the embassy’s commitment and offered full cooperation, including logistical support if required. This developing story affects hundreds of families, with many students reporting heightened fears due to proximity to volatile areas. As diplomatic efforts intensify, the focus remains on ensuring no Indian student is left behind in Iran’s uncertain landscape.