JUST IN: 🇮🇳🇮🇷 India tells its citizens to leave Iran immediately.

 

JUST IN: 🇮🇳🇮🇷 India tells its citizens to leave Iran immediately. pic.twitter.com/BlqgsWnnaw

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 (dated February 23, 2026) states:"JUST IN: India tells its citizens to leave Iran immediately."It includes two images:One appears to show Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a prayer-like pose (possibly edited or from an old event) with an Iranian flag overlay.

The other seems to be a screenshot or graphic related to the advisory/protests.

The post has gained significant traction: over 5,400 likes, 400+ reposts, and 130,000+ views, with many replies speculating about escalating US-Iran tensions, potential military conflict, India's closer alignment with Israel/US, and whether this signals an imminent war.Key context from recent reports (as of Feb 23, 2026):The Indian Embassy in Tehran issued a fresh advisory urging all Indian nationals currently in Iran (including students, pilgrims, businesspeople, and tourists) to leave the country as soon as possible using any available means of transport, including commercial flights.

This is described as a continuation of earlier advisories (notably from January 5 and January 14, 2026), making it roughly the third such warning in recent months.

Citizens are also advised to:Exercise extreme caution

Avoid protest/demonstration areas

Stay in regular contact with the embassy

Monitor local media for updates

Keep passports, IDs, and documents ready

The advisory comes amid:Ongoing anti-government/student protests in Tehran and other cities (with reports of clashes and crackdowns)

Heightened US-Iran tensions, including a major US military buildup in the region (warships, F-35s, etc.)

Fears of a possible US military strike or broader conflict

Failed or stalled nuclear talks and strong rhetoric from both sides

Estimates suggest around 9,000–10,000 Indian nationals (many students) are currently in Iran.

No full-scale evacuation/charter flights have been announced yet — the emphasis is on leaving via commercial means while still possible.

This move is widely interpreted online as a serious precautionary signal from Indian intelligence/security assessments, rather than routine advice. Discussions in replies range from "war is inevitable" to criticism of India's foreign policy tilt toward Israel/US, and memes about Indian students/stereotypes.If you'd like more details (e.g., official embassy statement text, related protest visuals, or updates on US-Iran developments), let me know!