New Delhi, March 19 -- India is working to facilitate the return of its nationals from Iran, including students stranded amid the ongoing conflict in the West Asia, the MEA said on Thursday.

Addressing a briefing in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said a large number of Indian students, including many from Kashmir studying medicine, are currently in Iran, and efforts are underway to help them return safely.

"We have a large number of students, including girls from Kashmir who are studying medical education in Iran. We are trying our best," Jaiswal said.

He urged Indian nationals attempting to leave Iran through land routes to first contact the Indian embassy to ensure a smooth evacuation process.

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