Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee urged External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to facilitate safe evacuation of students from Jammu and Kashmir studying in Iran amid escalating tensions.
JKPCC president Tariq Hameed Karra emphasized the need for urgent action to ensure the safety and swift return of the students.
The opposition People's Democratic Party encouraged stranded students to contact the Indian embassy in Tehran for assistance.
PDP leader Iltija Mufti provided Indian Embassy contact numbers for students in Iran and asked for tweets mentioning the party if they face difficulties reaching out.
Hundreds of students from Jammu and Kashmir, particularly in medical fields, are currently studying in various universities in Iran.