Kashmiri Students Injured In Israeli Strike On Tehran Hostel; J&K MP Urges Evacuation
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Tensions between Israel and Iran escalated after the former attacked Tehran, targeting the country's nuclear program. It attacked its nuclear, missile, and military complex.
Some Kashmiri students suffered minor injuries after an Israeli strike hit the Hujat Dost Ali hostel in Tehran, said Jammu-Kashmir MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Sunday, also adding that he has written to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar regarding the same.
'An Israeli strike hit Hujat Dost Ali hostel in Tehran, housing many Kashmiri students. Some sustained minor injuries. I've written to EAM @DrSJaishankar urging their relocation within Iran or evacuation once the airspace opens," he wrote on X.
An Israeli strike hit Hujat Dost Ali hostel in Tehran, housing many Kashmiri students. Some sustained minor injuries.I've written to EAM @DrSJaishankar urging their relocation within Iran or evacuation once the airspace opens.
— Office of Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi (@Office_ASRM) June 15, 2025
Earlier in the day, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi also urged the government to bring back the Indian students from Iran.
'Indian students pursuing education in Iran should be brought back safely," appeals Barrister @asadowaisi to the @narendramodi government," he said.
'Iran में तालीम हासिल कर रहे भारतीय छात्रों को सुरक्षित वापस लाया जाए" बैरिस्टर @asadowaisi की @narendramodi सरकार से अपील। #Iran #iranisraelwar #AsaduddinOwaisi #Israel #owaisi #student pic.twitter.com/Sd86oeTYhQ — AIMIM (@aimim_national) June 15, 2025
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said he was in touch with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) regarding students from the Union Territory stranded in Iran.
The injuries came a day after India issued an advisory for its nationals in Israel and Palestine to remain alert and follow local safety and emergency protocols.
'ADVISORY (As of 14 June 2025) In view of the prevailing situation in the region, all Indian nationals in Israel are advised to stay vigilant and adhere to the safety protocols as advised by the Israeli authorities and home front command (https://oref.org.il/eng)," said the advisory.
'We are continuously monitoring the evolving situation including the safety of Indians nationals. In case of any emergency, please contact the 24×7 helpline of the Embassy: Telephone +972 54-7520711 +972 54-3278392 Email cons1.telaviv@mea.gov.in,"
Tensions between Israel and Iran escalated after the former attacked Tehran, targeting the country's nuclear program. It attacked its nuclear, missile, and military complex.
Retaliating to the strikes by Israel, Iran too hit back with strikes, escalating further on Saturday.
Amid the ongoing tensions, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday warned Iran in a video statement and declared that Israeli Air Force jets would soon be seen soaring over the skies of Tehran.
'In the very near future, you will see Israeli planes, the Israeli Air Force, our pilots above the sky of Tehran. We will hit with every place, every site, every target of the Ayotallah's regime," said Netanyahu in the video statement.
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