Indian Medical Students Seek Urgent Safety Intervention in Iran Amid Protests - Video

Published On 2026-01-06T18:15:02+05:30 | Updated On 6 Jan 2026 6:15 PM IST

Overview

Amid escalating protests and violence across Iran, the medical students' bodies have appealed to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to intervene to ensure the safety of nearly 3,000 Indian medical students currently studying in the country.

Highlighting growing anxiety among students and their families, the All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA) and Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) urged the Ministry of External Affairs to closely monitor the situation, strengthen coordination with the Indian Embassy, set up emergency helplines, issue timely advisories, and prepare evacuation plans if required.

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Iran Unrest: Medical Student bodies seek MEA intervention as 3,000 medicos face safety fears

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