200+ Indian Students Stranded at Iran–Azerbaijan Border Amid Evacuation Delays

By thecommonsvoice

March 19, 2026

More than 200 Indian students, most from Jammu and Kashmir, are stranded at the Astara border crossing between Iran and Azerbaijan.

The crisis was triggered by the sudden closure of regional airspace, halting commercial flights and disrupting standard evacuation routes.

Students report being stuck in "no-man's land" for days with limited food, water, and medicine, while facing freezing temperatures.

Some groups have crossed into Armenia or Azerbaijan, but many remain stranded due to visa issues and slow border clearances.

Families and student representatives are urging the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to speed up evacuation and provide immediate aid.

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