NEW DELHI: India on Monday advised all its nationals residing in Iran to leave the country by all available means of transport, including commercial flights, in view of the evolving security situation.The Indian embassy in Iran issued a fresh advisory to the Indian nationals amid fresh protests in Tehran and increasing fears of US military strikes on the Gulf nation. Students at several universities in Iran held anti-govt demonstrations in a first such agitation since Tehran’s brutal crackdown on the protesters last month. The advisory comes ahead of PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel from Feb 25-26. Sources said that as of now, the PM’s visit is on. According to official estimates in Jan, a little over 10,000 Indians, including students, were living in Iran.“In continuation of the advisory issued by the govt of India on Jan 5 and in view of the evolving situation in Iran, Indian nationals who are currently in Iran (students, pilgrims, business persons and tourists) are advised to leave Iran by available means of transport, including commercial flights,” the embassy said.The mission also reiterated that all Indian citizens and PIOs (persons of Indian-origin) should exercise due caution, avoid areas of protests or demonstrations and stay in contact with the Indian Embassy. “All Indian nationals in Iran are requested to also have their travel and immigration documents, including passports and identity cards, readily available with them,” the mission said in the advisory. “They are requested to contact the Indian Embassy for any assistance in this regard.” the mission added.