India welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, but asks nationals to exit Iran
The embassy further reiterated that no national should attempt to approach any international land border without prior consultation and coordination with the mission
India welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, expressing hope for lasting peace in West Asia, while simultaneously urging its citizens to "expeditiously exit" Iran due to lingering security concerns.
In a statement issued today (8 April), India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) emphasised the importance of maintaining unimpeded freedom of navigation and the global flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz.
"We welcome the ceasefire reached and hope that it will lead to a lasting peace in West Asia," the ministry said, adding that New Delhi has "continuously advocated earlier (that) de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy are essential to bring an early end to the ongoing conflict."
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The Indian government noted that the conflict has already caused immense suffering and disrupted global energy supplies and trade networks.
The ceasefire, announced by US President Donald Trump yesterday (7 April), entails a two-week suspension of hostilities to facilitate negotiations in Islamabad.
However, despite the diplomatic thaw, the Indian Embassy in Tehran issued a fresh advisory today, strongly advising Indian nationals still in the country to leave.
"In continuation of the advisory of 07 April 2026, and in light of recent developments, Indian nationals still in Iran are strongly advised to expeditiously exit Iran, in coordination with the Embassy and using the routes suggested by the Embassy," the mission wrote in a post on X.
The latest directive follows a previous advisory where India had told its nationals to remain indoors for 48 hours following a US ultimatum to Iran.
The embassy further reiterated that no national should attempt to approach any international land border without prior consultation and coordination with the mission.
