Indian Embassies In Middle Eastern-Countries And Iran Release Helpline Numbers Amid US-Israel Strikes

New Delhi: The Indian Embassy in Iran on Saturday issued an advisory for its citizens, urging them to exercise “utmost caution” and "remain indoors as far as possible” amid the ongoing regional tensions.

"In view of the developing situation, all Indian nationals in Iran are advised to exercise utmost caution, avoid unnecessary movements and remain indoors as far as possible,” the embassy said in a post on X.

It further said that all the Indian nationals may also consider monitoring news, maintaining social awareness and await any further guidance from the Embassy of India. The advisory came after Israel launched a pre-emptive military strike against Iran on Saturday.

US President Donald Trump on Saturday called on the Iranian people to take over the government. He also said that the US has begun “major combat operations in Iran” after Israel launched strikes.

Trump called the attacks on Iran “a noble mission,” saying they were necessary because Iran pursued nuclear weapons and missile systems that could reach the US. Also, the Indian Embassy in Qatar issued an advisory for its citizens.

"In view of the current regional situation, all Indian nationals in Qatar are advised to take due care, follow news and advisories as and when issued by the Embassy and local authorities," the mission posted on X.

"Our Embassy is continuing to function as usual. Embassy’s 24×7 helpline number is 00974-55647502 and email for addressing any query is cons.doha@mea.gov.in," it said

The advisory comes in the wake of several other advisories issued by India for missions in Iran, Israel and Jordan. The Indian Embassy in Jordan issued an urgent travel advisory for all Indian nationals and tourists in Jordan, following a sharp escalation in regional tensions due to Israeli and US military strikes in Iran. In a post on X, the Indian Embassy advised its citizens to leave the country immediately, before commercial flight operations are potentially disrupted.

"In view of the prevailing regional situation, all Indian nationals and tourists in Jordan are advised to exercise utmost caution, stay safe and follow advisories issued by local authorities diligently. All Indian tourists in Jordan are further advised to leave the country immediately before the operations of commercial flights are disrupted. In case of any exigency, one may contact the Embassy at 00962-770 422 276."

Further, the Indian missions in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Jordan, among other countries in the Gulf region, issued advisories for its citizens urging them to “exercise utmost caution” and follow advisories issued by local authorities diligently.

In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Indian Embassy at Abu Dhabi urged all Indian nationals in the country “to avoid unnecessary travel, take due care, remain vigilant, follow safety guidelines and advisories as and when issued by the UAE authorities and the Embassy.”

The Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai are continuing to function normally, it said in a post on X and also gave a toll-free number (800-46342) and a WhatsApp number (+971543090571) along with two email IDs (pbsk.dubai@mea.gov.in and ca.abudhabi@mea.gov.in) for Indian nationals there to contact in case of emergency.

The Embassy of India in Riyadh asked all Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia “to remain vigilant” and strictly adhere to the safety guidelines prevalent in the country. In a post on X, it also asked them to “follow advisories issued by the local authorities and the Embassy,” and asserted that the Embassy of India, Riyadh and the Consulate in Jeddah are continuing to function normally and will issue updates and advisories as and when necessary.

The Embassy's post also provided emergency contact 24*7 helpline numbers: 00-966-11-4884697, 00-966-542126748 (WhatsApp only) and 800 247 1234 (Toll-Free), apart from email Id (cw.riyadha mea.gov.in).

The Embassy of India in Bahrain too advised all Indian nationals in Bahrain to take due care, and “follow news and advisories as and when issued by the Embassy & local authorities.” The Embassy said it is continuing to function “as usual” and also shared a 24×7 helpline number (00973-39418071) in view of the current regional situation.

The Representative Office of India to the State of Palestine at Ramallah advised all Indian nationals in Palestine “to remain vigilant” and observe locally advised safety and emergency procedures.

“Please exercise caution and avoid unnecessary movement,” it said in a post on X and gave contact details (+970592916418 or repoffice@mea.gov.in / cons.ramallah@mea.gov.in) in case of an emergency.

The joint US-Israel attack spread beyond Iran as its paramilitary launched drones and missiles targeting Israel. Bahrain said a missile attack targeted a US Navy fleet headquarters there, while media reports said, quoting local witnesses, sirens and explosions could be heard in Kuwait, which is home to a base of the US Army. Explosions could also be heard in Qatar. Meanwhile, Iraq and the UAE said they have closed their airspace.

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