After multiple reports of kidnapping of Indian nationals in Iran were reported in earlier months, India's Ministry of External affairs issued an advisory for the people of India. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson urged Indians to stay vigilat and do not fall prey for any fradulent job offers in Iran. MEA clarified that visa-free entry to Iran is only for tourism purposes and not for employment.

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal while addressing a weekly media briefing in New Delhi, said, “In recent months, we have seen several Indian nationals who have been kidnapped by criminals upon landing in Iran... Between Iran and India, we have a visa-free regime, but it is only valid for tourism purposes. There are people and agents who, in connivance wi

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