Andhra Pradesh govt reaches out to 100 NRIs stuck in war-ravaged Iran

Andhra Pradesh has contacted over 100 NRIs stranded in conflict-hit Iran. Minister Srinivas said a 24x7 control room is monitoring the situation with MEA coordination. He urged NRIs to follow official APNRTS updates for safety measures

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh NRI Empowerment and Relations Minister Kondapalli Srinivas said the state government reached out to 100 non-resident Indians from the state who are stuck in war-ravaged Iran

“The Government of Andhra Pradesh has swiftly reached out to over 100 NRIs in Iran and is continuously monitoring the evolving situation,” said Srinivas in a post on X late on Tuesday.

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In light of the Iran crisis, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has taken swift action to ensure the safety of NRIs from the state.

Over 100 individuals have already been contacted, with continuous 24×7 monitoring in place. All necessary precautionary and support measures are… pic.twitter.com/HRNQsL8c87

— Kondapalli Srinivas (@SKondapalliOffl) June 17, 2025

He said a 24/7 control room is actively assessing developments and taking all necessary precautions. All necessary precautionary and support measures are being taken in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs, he said.

Further, he appealed to NRIs to stay updated through official Andhra Pradesh Non-Resident Telugu Society (APNRTS) channels. The government stands committed to the safety and welfare of every Andhra Pradesh NRI, Srinivas added.