US-Israel attack Iran: Indian embassies in Middle East issue safety advisories

Indian embassies in parts of the Middle East have issued safety advisories for its citizens following a joint USIsrael attack on Iran on SaturdayThe warnings come amid fears of tensions across the region after explosions and military actions centred on TehranThe Embassy of India in Tehran on Saturday advised Indian nationals in Iran to remain indoors and exercise ldquoutmost cautionrdquo following joint military strikes by the United States and IsraelIn a post on X the embassy urged citizens to avoid unnecessary travel and stay inside as far as possible in view of the developing regional situationIt also asked Indian nationals to closely monitor news updates remain alert and wait for further guidance from the embassyThe advisory came after Israel launched what it described as a strike on IranUS President Donald Trump said that the United States had begun ldquomajor combat operationsrdquo in IranHe described the attacks as a ldquonoble missionrdquo stating that they were aimed at countering Iranrsquos alleged pursuit of nuclear weapons and longrange missile systemsThe developments have heightened tensions across the regionIndians in Israel advised to register themselvesThe Indian Embassy in Israel also stated that it will provide necessary updates and assistance during the developing situationIt stated Indian nationals residing in Israel who have not yet registered with the Embassy are requested to kindly do so Registration will enable the Embassy to contact you promptly and provide necessary updates and assistance during the developing situationAdvisory for Indians living in BaghdadThe Indian Embassy in Baghdad on Saturday issued an advisory for its citizens present in Iraq It saidm In view of the current regional situation all Indian nationals in Iraq are advised to avoid unnecessary travel take due care remain vigilant follow safety guidelines and advisories as and when issued by the Embassy and theIraqi authoritiesThe advisory further said that the Embassy of India Baghdad and the Consulate General of India in Erbil are continuing to function normally and will issue updates as necessary For any emergency query Indian nationals in Baghdad can contact the following numbers and detailsMobile Nos 964 771 651 1185 English amp Hindi and 964 770444 4899 Arabic Website httpswwweoibaghdadgovin Emails consbaghdadmeagovin cons1baghdadmeagovin polbaghdadmeagovinAdvisory for Indians in UAEThe Indian Embassy in UAEs Abu Dhabi on Saturday issued an advisory for Indian students in the country to avoid unnecessary travelIn view of the current regional situation all Indian nationals in the United Arab Emirates are advised 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 and will issue updates as necessary the advisory readFor any emergency query the Indian nationals in the UAE can contact the following numbers Toll free number 80046342 WhatsApp 971543090571 Email pbskdubaimeagovin and caabudhabimeagovinAdvisory for citizens in QatarMeanwhile the Embassy of India in Doha also issued a precautionary advisory for Indian nationals in Qatar following the attack on IranThe mission advised citizens to take due care follow updates issued by the embassy and local authorities and remain informed about the evolving situationThe embassy confirmed that it continues to function as usual and shared its 24hour helpline number and email address for assistanceAdvisory for Indians in Saudi ArabiaThe Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia also advised its citizens to be vigilantIn view of the prevailing situation in the region all Indian Nationals currently in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are advised to remain vigilant strictly adhere to the safety guidelines prevalent in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and follow advisories issued by the local authorities and the Embassy The Embassy of India Riyadh and the Consulate in Jeddah are continuing to function normally and will issue updates and advisories as an when necessary it statedThe emergency contact 247 helpline numbers of the Embassy of India Riyadh are as follows 00966114884697 00966542126748 Whatsapp only 800 247 1234 TollFree Email cwriyadhmeagovin