Returned students say daily life remained normal and they witnessed no unrest despite alarming online claims
Students who recently returned from Iran have said that the situation in the country was far less serious than what was being portrayed on social media platforms, describing many online narratives as exaggerated and misleading. Sharing their experiences after reaching home, the students said they only heard about protests through news reports and social media but did not witness any major disturbances firsthand.
“We only heard about protests but never saw anything with our own eyes,” some of the returned students said, adding that daily life in the cities where they were studying continued largely as usual. According to them, universities remained functional, markets were open, and public transport operated normally in most areas.
The students said that while there were discussions and concerns among locals about political and social issues, these did not translate into widespread unrest in their surroundings. They claimed that social media often amplified isolated incidents, giving an impression of a country in constant turmoil. “If someone followed only social media, they would think everything had come to a standstill, which was not the case,” one student said.
Several students also highlighted the role of misinformation and unverified videos circulating online, noting that many clips were either old or taken out of context. They urged people to rely on credible sources and firsthand accounts rather than panic-inducing posts.
The returning students thanked the Indian authorities and embassies for staying in touch and providing regular advisories. They also acknowledged the support extended by their families back home during their stay abroad.
Calling for responsible use of social media, the students said that while concerns should not be dismissed, exaggeration only creates unnecessary fear and anxiety, particularly for families of those studying overseas.
Students who recently returned from Iran have said that the situation in the country was far less serious than what was being portrayed on social media platforms, describing many online narratives as exaggerated and misleading. Sharing their experiences after reaching home, the students said they only heard about protests through news reports and social media but did not witness any major disturbances firsthand.
“We only heard about protests but never saw anything with our own eyes,” some of the returned students said, adding that daily life in the cities where they were studying continued largely as usual. According to them, universities remained functional, markets were open, and public transport operated normally in most areas.
The students said that while there were discussions and concerns among locals about political and social issues, these did not translate into widespread unrest in their surroundings. They claimed that social media often amplified isolated incidents, giving an impression of a country in constant turmoil. “If someone followed only social media, they would think everything had come to a standstill, which was not the case,” one student said.
Several students also highlighted the role of misinformation and unverified videos circulating online, noting that many clips were either old or taken out of context. They urged people to rely on credible sources and firsthand accounts rather than panic-inducing posts.
The returning students thanked the Indian authorities and embassies for staying in touch and providing regular advisories. They also acknowledged the support extended by their families back home during their stay abroad.
Calling for responsible use of social media, the students said that while concerns should not be dismissed, exaggeration only creates unnecessary fear and anxiety, particularly for families of those studying overseas.
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