India issues travel advisory for Iran amid protests, urges citizens to avoid non-essential travel

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued an advisory on Monday for Indian nationals and asked them to avoid non-essential travel to Iran until further notice. This comes as Iran is witnessing major protests in several cities over the depreciation of the national currency rial.

"Indian citizens and PIOs currently in Iran should exercise due caution, avoid areas of protests or demonstrations, and closely monitor news as well as the website and social media handles of the Embassy of India in Tehran," read an advisory issued by the MEA.

"Indian nationals living in Iran on resident-visas are advised to register with the Indian Embassy, if not already done so," the advisory added.