Tehran, Feb 23 (NationPress) The Indian Embassy in Tehran has released a new advisory on Monday, urging its citizens in Iran to exit the nation using all available forms of transportation, including commercial flights.

The Embassy highlighted that this advisory continues from the one issued on January 5, reflecting the changing circumstances in Iran.

"Following the advisory from the Government of India dated January 5, 2026, and considering the developing situation in Iran, Indian nationals currently present in Iran (including students, pilgrims, business professionals, and tourists) are strongly encouraged to leave the country using all available transport options, such as commercial flights," the advisory emphasized.

"This reiterates the January 14, 2026 advisory, which calls upon all Indian citizens and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) to exercise heightened caution, steer clear of protest zones, maintain contact with the Indian Embassy in Iran, and stay updated through local news outlets. All Indian nationals in Iran are urged to keep their travel and immigration documents, including passports and identification, easily accessible. They should reach out to the Indian Embassy for any assistance required in this matter," it added.

The Embassy also provided emergency contact numbers for support. Indian nationals in Iran who have not yet registered with the Embassy are requested to do so online. In cases of internet disruptions within Iran, families of Indian nationals back in India are advised to complete the registration on their behalf.

Reports indicate that US President Donald Trump is contemplating military options against Iran as diplomatic efforts enter what officials describe as a critical phase, even as Tehran's closest allies—China and Russia—appear hesitant to provide direct military support in any potential conflict with the United States.

According to a report by 'The Wall Street Journal', Iran has been attempting to foster closer military relationships with Beijing and Moscow for years. However, these powerful allies are showing reluctance to intervene while Iran faces what the paper describes as the most significant US threat to its existence in decades.

Recently, Russia and Iran conducted small-scale naval exercises in the Gulf of Oman. Additionally, an exercise involving Chinese vessels is planned in the Strait of Hormuz, as per Iranian state media. Nevertheless, analysts have noted that Beijing and Moscow seem unwilling to offer direct military support should Trump decide on an attack against Iran.

They are unlikely to compromise their own interests for the Iranian regime, as stated by Danny Citrinowicz, a former Israeli military intelligence official. He remarked, "They hope the regime will endure, but they will not counter the US militarily."

Simultaneously, 'The New York Times' reported that Trump has indicated to advisors that if diplomatic efforts or an initial targeted US strike do not compel Iran to abandon its nuclear ambitions, he would contemplate a larger military action aimed at ousting the country's leadership.

Negotiators from Washington and Tehran are scheduled to convene in Geneva for discussions aimed at averting military conflict. However, Trump is reportedly considering military options should these negotiations falter.

Potential targets under consideration include the headquarters of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, along with nuclear and ballistic missile facilities, as reported by 'The New York Times'.

Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, asserted in a televised interview that the nation is not prepared to relinquish what he refers to as its "right" to produce nuclear fuel as per the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.