All Indian nationals in Iran have also been asked to join a Telegram link to receive updates on the situation from the Embassy.

Israel has warned of more attacks on Iran after Tehran fired waves of missiles and drones that killed three people and wounded dozens in Israel.

An Iranian lawmaker said closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint in the global energy trade, was under serious consideration.

JERUSALEM/DUBAI >> Israel pounded Iran for a second day today and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said its campaign would intensify dramatically, while Tehran called off nuclear talks that Washington had held out as the only way to halt the bombing.