In response to growing concerns about the safety of Indian nationals in Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has reinstated an urgent advisory, urging citizens to exercise “strictest vigilance” regarding job offers in the country. The warning comes after several incidents where Indian citizens were lured to Iran under false pretences, only to fall victim to kidnapping by criminal gangs. Advertisement

Addressing the matter, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, "There have been a number of recent cases involving Indian citizens who have been lured to travel to Iran on false promises of employment, or with assurances that they would be sent further to third countries for employment." He continued, highlighting the disturbing trend, "Upon reaching Iran, these Indian nationals hav

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