‘They are terrified’: Desperate families plead for evacuation of students stranded in war-torn Iran

March 7, 2026

TL;DR

Hundreds of Indian students and workers are stranded in Iran and seeking evacuation due to worsening conflict.
Families are receiving trembling calls from students who report hearing explosions near their hostels.
Many students are from Jammu and Kashmir, with around 1,200 studying in Iran.
Exam schedules in early March created a deadlock for students unable to leave earlier.
The Indian government has issued advisories and is in constant touch with citizens, maintaining a 24/7 control room.
The conflict has spread across the Middle East, impacting millions of Indians living in the Gulf region.
The killing of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has intensified the crisis and led to widespread protests in India, particularly among the Shia community.
Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have imposed lockdowns and restricted internet speeds due to the protests.
The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir has appealed for calm and coordination with the central government to ensure the safety of residents in Iran.

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