India, April 23 -- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday advised Indian citizens to avoid travelling to Iran and urged those currently in the country to leave using designated land border routes.

In an advisory issued on April 23, the government said the warning was issued in view of reports about the commencement of some flights between India and Iran.

"Indian citizens are strongly advised not to travel to Iran, whether by air or land," the MEA said.

"In view of reports of commencement of some flights between India and Iran, and in continuation of earlier advisories, Indian citizens are strongly advised not to travel to Iran, whether by air or land," the Indian Embassy in Tehran said in a press release.

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