J&K CM urges MEA to evacuate stranded Kashmiri students from Iran amid rising tensions with Israel

The Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister’s Office has appealed to India’s Ministry of External Affairs for immediate intervention to ensure the safety of Kashmiri students currently stranded in Iran. The students' families are deeply concerned as regional security deteriorates following major military exchanges between Israel and Iran.

The request, shared via the CM Office’s official Twitter account, specifically tagged Minister S. Jaishankar:



This call for action comes in the context of a sharp escalation in hostilities. On June 12, Israel launched a significant military operation codenamed- Operation Rising Lion, against Iran’s nuclear and military sites, including the Natanz uranium enrichment facility and missile production centres. Tehran responded by launching over 100 drones toward Israeli territory.

The latest strikes mark the most intense direct confrontation between Israel and Iran since the onset of the Middle Eastern crisis in 2023. Both nations report military infrastructure and personnel losses, raising fears of broader regional escalation that could disrupt civilian life and international student travel.

The J&K administration's message highlights deep parental anxiety. A local representative said officials are “in touch with relevant authorities” to coordinate the safe evacuation of students.

The students and their families continue to await reassurance and action from the Indian government. The MEA has yet to release an official update on this matter.