Iran-Israel War: 110 Indian Students Trapped in Urmia Plead for Rescue—”Bombs Dropping Near Our Hostel”
New Delhi/Tehran: March 4, 2026 (10:45 AM)
Israel-Iran war endangers thousands of Indian students studying there. ~110 trapped in northwestern Urmia’s hostels urgently appeal Indian govt for evacuation as Israeli strikes hit perilously close.
Bombardment Encroaching: Student Mir Salis: Strikes shifted from 50km to 100-300m from hostels—buildings shake violently.
Video Appeals: Shared clips show smoke/flames from windows; constant fighter jet roars prevent sleep for days.
Mental trauma rampant amid hourly threats.
Embassy relocated Tehran students to safe Qom. Urmia group advised stay indoors/away from windows. JKSA pushes Armenia land route. MEA 24×7 monitoring 15K Indians; flights partially resume for returns.