The All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA) and the Federation of All India Medical Associations (FAIMA) expressed gratitude to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Indian Embassy in Iran for relocating Indian medical students from Tehran to a safer location. Dr. Mohammad Momin Khan, Vice President of AIMSA and FAIMA Doctors Association, mentioned that the students have been shifted to the city of Qom by the Indian Embassy due to escalating conflict in Iran.
He highlighted the importance of ensuring the safety of Indian citizens in Iran and appreciated the efforts of the MEA and the Indian Embassy for their assistance. The associations are actively monitoring the situation and coordinating with embassy officials to relocate all remaining students to secure places promptly.
Previously, student bodies had urged the government to take steps for the evacuation of Indian students in Iran considering the security risks. The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association’s national Convenor, Nasir Khuehami, emphasized the need for prioritizing the safety of Indian students and facilitating their evacuation if the situation deteriorates.
The associations reiterated the importance of continuous coordination between the MEA and Indian missions abroad to protect students pursuing medical education in conflict-affected areas. They advised students and their families to stay in touch with the embassy and adhere to official guidelines until the situation stabilizes.
