India asks its citizens to leave Iran

The Indian Foreign Ministry on Monday asked its citizens to leave Iran, according to what the Indian embassy in Tehran reported, amid mounting fears of possible American strikes on the Islamic Republic.

The embassy reported via social media sites "In view of the evolving situation in Iran, we advise Indian citizens currently in Iran… to depart by available means of transportation, including commercial flights."

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs estimates the number of Indians currently in Iran at about ten thousand.

The embassy added "All Indian citizens and people of Indian descent should exercise caution and avoid Protestsor demonstrations, stay in touch with the Indian Embassy in Iran, and follow local media for any developments.".

This warning comes ahead of a scheduled visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Israel on Wednesday.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Modi’s visit will contribute to building a new coalition to confront those he considers "Extremist opponents"

Modi previously visited Israel as Prime Minister in 2017, before Netanyahu made a similar visit to India the following year.

Modi said on Sunday that he "He looks forward" To hold discussions during the visit.

He wrote in a post on social media "India greatly values ​​the enduring friendship with Israel, built on trust, innovation and a shared commitment to peace and progress"Tehran, this includes developing the Iranian port of Chabahar, which constitutes a trade route to Afghanistan, noting that New Delhi has developed its relationship with the Taliban authorities in the aforementioned country.