New Delhi said Monday its diplomats were helping some Indian students relocate out of harm’s way in Iran, which has come under days of deadly Israeli bombardment. Tehran has hit back with strikes against Israel since it unleashed waves of attacks against Iran on Friday, sparking global alarm that the conflict could erupt into a regional war. New Delhi, which has relations with both countries, has sought to relocate its citizens within Iran after Tehran closed its airspace.

Thousands of Indians stranded in Iran amid Israel-Iran conflict seek evacuation assistance from Indian authorities.

Embassy of India in Tehran relocates Indian students in Iran amid Israel-Iran conflict, evacuation plan under consideration.