Iran launched a fresh wave of missile and drone attacks on Israel as the conflict entered its fifth consecutive day today, fuelling fears of a drawn-out conflict that could engulf the Middle East.

The Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued an urgent advisory, urging Indian nationals and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) residing in the Iranian capital to relocate to safer areas. Citing a worsening security situation, the embassy advises those who can leave Tehran using their own means to do so immediately.

India has urged Indian nationals living in Tehran to move to a safe location outside the city as Israeli drone and missile strikes continued to target it