India urges citizens to avoid travel to Iran as protests spread nationwide

India advised its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran and stay clear of protest areas as demonstrations over economic woes spread nationwide.

India’s foreign ministry has advised its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran, citing ongoing protests and rising security concerns in several cities.

In a statement issued on Monday, the ministry also urged Indian nationals currently in Iran to stay away from protest areas and follow safety advisories issued by local authorities.