In this frame grab from footage circulating on social media shows protesters dancing and cheering around a bonfire as they take to the streets despite an intensifying crackdown as the Islamic Republic remains cut off from the rest of the world, in Tehran, Iran, January 9, 2026. UGC via AP
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Firstpost12-01-2026, 13:04

Fact-Check: Iran Ambassador Denies Arrest of 6 Indians Amid Protests

  • Rumors on social media claimed six Indians were arrested for rioting in Abadan, Khuzestan Province, Iran.
  • Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, dismissed these claims as false, urging reliance on credible sources.
  • The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed 10,765 Indian nationals, including students, reside in Iran.
  • India has advised its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran and exercise caution due to ongoing protests.
  • Indian student associations (AIMSA, FAIMA) assured that Indian students in Iran are safe despite internet shutdowns.

Why It Matters: Iran's Ambassador refutes claims of Indian arrests, while India advises caution for its citizens in Iran.

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