First Batch of Indians Returns from Iran Amid Ongoing Protests
The first group of Indians, including students and workers, returned to Delhi from Iran on Saturday amid ongoing protests that have reportedly resulted in over 2,500 deaths. Many returnees experienced heightened anxiety due to an internet shutdown and secondhand accounts of violence. Approximately 9,000 Indians, primarily students, are currently in Iran, where protests have spread across all 31 provinces since late December, driven by economic distress and calls for political change. Returnees described a sense of relief upon arriving home after weeks of uncertainty and fear.
Published 2 days ago • 18 Jan 2026, 06:00 AM IST