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Several Indians return from protest-hit Iran amid ongoing unrest

Several Indians, including students, have returned to India on commercial flights from Iran, which is currently gripped by widespread protests and a severe government crackdown that has claimed the lives of over 2,500 people.
Published By : Pradip Subudhi | January 17, 2026 4:28 PM
Several Indians return from protest-hit Iran amid ongoing unrest

​​​​​​​New Delhi, January 17: Several Indians, including students, have returned to India on commercial flights from Iran, which is currently gripped by widespread protests and a severe government crackdown that has claimed the lives of over 2,500 people.

The flights landed at Delhi airport late Friday night, though the exact number of returning passengers remains unclear. Among them was Ali Naqui, who was part of a group of 12 to 13 travelers. When asked if they had encountered any difficulties while in Iran, he responded, “We didn’t face any problem.”