According to media reports, Kashmiri students faced significant issues related to documentation during the evacuation process, highlighting a broader and persistent problem — the lack of internationally recognized travel documents for people from Jammu and Kashmir.

This situation underscores how, despite being part of a conflict zone, Kashmiris often encounter additional bureaucratic and diplomatic hurdles, especially during international crises. Many students reportedly had to delay their exit from Iran due to missing or incomplete paperwork, a problem that may not have been as severe if they held more universally accepted passports or documentation.

These challenges not only impacted their ability to leave a conflict zone safely and swiftly but also reflect the global mobility restrictions Kashmiris often face, particularly in regions where geopolitical tensions intersect with limited diplomatic access.