The war between Iran and Israel is continuing for the fifth day. Both the countries are attacking fiercely. On Monday, Israel carried out a massive attack in Central Iran. IDF has released a video and claimed that they have shot down two F14 fighter planes at Tehran airport.
They have also carried out an air strike on the drone launcher site. Also, a truck carrying missiles was attacked in Tehran. Iran has also retaliated. Iran has carried out a massive attack in Haifa and Tel Aviv. Many cities of Israel have been targeted through missiles and drones.
So far 24 people have died in Israel in Iran’s attack, while 500 people are injured. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the Iran-Israel war can end only by the assassination of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Israel and Iran closed the airspace
At the same time, after the start of air strikes between the two countries, new challenges have arisen in front of airlines flying in the Middle East. Many countries in the Middle East have closed their airspace due to the war between the two countries. Israel has stopped flights over it until further notice. Iran has already ordered to stop operations at its main airport in Tehran. In this way, airline operations over the Middle East have come to a halt.
Afghan businessman narrated his ordeal
Aimal Hussein, a 55-year-old Afghan businessman, wants to return home after Israeli attacks near the hotel where he was staying in the Iranian province of Qom. But he is unable to find a way as Iranian airspace is completely closed. He fled to Tehran after the attack on Sunday, but no taxi will take him to the border as the conflict between Iran and Israel intensifies. “Flights, markets, everything is closed, and I am living in the basement of a small hotel. I am trying to reach the border by taxi, but it is difficult to get a taxi, and no one is taking us,” Hussein said on Monday.
How many Indians are stranded in Iran?
The situation is constantly worsening due to the ongoing war between Iran and Israel, in such a situation, the Indian government has started a big rescue operation for the safety of its citizens. India has intensified the operation to evacuate Indians stranded in Iran. In the first batch, 100 Indian citizens have been sent from Iran to Armenia by road on Monday night. This step has been possible after diplomatic talks between New Delhi and Tehran. More than 10,000 Indians are stranded in Iran. The Iranian government has closed its airspace in view of the war, making it impossible to exit through the air route.
What did Iranian officials say?
Meanwhile, Iranian officials have assured India that they will help Indian citizens to get out safely. The Indian Embassy in Tehran is constantly monitoring the entire situation and is in touch with the local administration and student organizations. The embassy has issued an advisory on June 15 asking all Indian citizens not to travel unnecessarily. Stay in touch with the embassy. Get updates only from official social media handles and websites. After the consent of the Iranian government, Indians are now being evacuated through Iran’s neighboring countries, prominent among which are Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan. Special checkpoints have been set up on these borders so that the evacuation of Indians can be carried out in a safe and systematic manner.
What appeal did India make to its citizens living in Tehran?
India has appealed to its citizens living in Tehran and said that all Indian citizens who are in Tehran and are not in touch with the Embassy are requested to immediately contact the Indian Embassy in Tehran and provide their location and contact number. Please contact +989010144557; +989128109115; +989128109109
India has appealed that all Indian nationals and PIOs, who can leave Tehran using their own resources, are advised to move to safe locations outside the city.
