Why do thousands of Indian students choose Iran to study medicine?

As Israel pounds Israel, over 1,000 Indian students studying medicine in the Islamic Republic find themselves in a precarious situation. The Ministry of External Affairs is relocating them and trying to bring them home safely. But why do so many aspiring doctors choose Tehran for their education?

Why do thousands of Indian students choose Iran to study medicine?
As Israel pounds Israel, over 1,000 Indian students studying medicine in the Islamic Republic find themselves in a precarious situation. The Ministry of External Affairs is relocating them and trying to bring them home safely. But why do so many aspiring doctors choose Tehran for their education?