The long way home: 100 Indian students in war-torn Iran begin risky journey back
India Today
Around 100 Indian students, most from Jammu and Kashmir, are preparing to leave war-hit Iran through a land route to Armenia before flying to New Delhi via Dubai, as families wait anxiously for their return amid escalating tensions.
With air raid sirens and rising tensions becoming part of daily life in parts of Iran, around 100 Indian students, most of them from Jammu and Kashmir, are preparing to leave the country through a difficult land route, hoping to reach home after days of uncertainty.
The students, largely medical scholars studying at Urmia University in northern Iran, will begin their journey on Thursday towards the Armenian border before flying back to India via Dubai.
According to the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA), the group will travel by road to the Zulfa border crossing into Armenia. From there, they will proceed to Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan to board commercial flights to India.
The students have booked Flydubai flights that will take them to New Delhi through Dubai, with arrivals expected at Indira Gandhi International Airport on March 14 and March 15.
Speaking to India Today, JKSA National Convenor Nasir Khuehami confirmed the plan.
“The students will be travelling on Flydubai flights scheduled for March 14 and March 15, which will operate as connecting flights via Dubai, and from Dubai they will fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi,” Khuehami said.
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