India Issues Security Advisory for Citizens in Middle East Amid Rising Regional Tensions
New Delhi: In view of the rapidly evolving and tense security situation in parts of the Middle East and surrounding regions, the Government of India has issued a comprehensive security advisory for Indian nationals residing in several countries across the region. Indian embassies and diplomatic missions have urged citizens to remain vigilant, avoid unnecessary travel, and strictly follow local safety guidelines.
The advisory comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions and security concerns in the region. Indian missions are continuously monitoring developments and are providing updated guidance to ensure the safety and well-being of Indian nationals abroad.
According to official sources, Indian citizens currently residing in Palestine (Ramallah), Qatar (Doha), Saudi Arabia (Riyadh), Israel (Tel Aviv), Iran (Tehran), Iraq (Baghdad), Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman (Muscat), Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi) have been specifically advised to exercise caution.
Citizens have been requested to stay in close contact with Indian embassies and register themselves with local diplomatic missions wherever possible.
For official updates and advisories, citizens can visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
Official Advisory Portal:
https://www.mea.gov.in
Embassy Services Portal:
https://www.madad.gov.in
Advisory Instructions for Indian Citizens
Indian embassies have issued the following key safety instructions:
- Remain alert and aware of the local security situation
- Avoid unnecessary movement and travel, especially in sensitive areas
- Follow instructions issued by local authorities
- Monitor official embassy communications regularly
- Keep emergency contact numbers accessible
- Ensure travel and identity documents remain valid
Diplomatic missions have assured that they are closely monitoring the situation on a 24×7 basis and will continue issuing updated advisories as necessary.
Maharashtra Government Issues Appeal to Overseas Citizens
The Government of Maharashtra has also issued a public appeal to citizens from the state currently living abroad, urging them to remain calm and follow official safety instructions.
State authorities said that Maharashtra is closely coordinating with the Government of India and Indian embassies to monitor the evolving situation.
The government emphasized that citizen safety remains the highest priority, and all necessary support mechanisms are being kept ready.
Residents of Maharashtra currently staying in the Middle East have been advised to contact Indian diplomatic missions immediately in case of emergency.
Emergency Helpline Contacts – Indian Embassies
Palestine – Ramallah
Phone: +970592916418
Email: repoffice@mea.gov.in
cons.ramallah@mea.gov.in
Qatar – Doha
Phone: +974-55647502
Email: cons.doha@mea.gov.in
Official Website:
https://www.indianembassyqatar.gov.in
Saudi Arabia – Riyadh
Phone: +966-11-4884697
WhatsApp: +966-542126748
Toll Free: 800 247 1234
Email: cw.riyadh@mea.gov.in
Official Website:
https://www.eoiriyadh.gov.in
Israel – Tel Aviv
Phone: +972-54-7520711
Phone: +972-54-2428378
Email: cons1.telaviv@mea.gov.in
Official Website:
https://www.indembassyisrael.gov.in
Iran – Tehran
Phone: +989128109115
Phone: +989128109109
Phone: +989128109102
Phone: +989932179359
Official Website:
https://www.indianembassytehran.gov.in
United Arab Emirates – Abu Dhabi
Toll Free: 800-46342
WhatsApp: +971543090571
Email: pbsk.dubai@mea.gov.in
Email: ca.abudhabi@mea.gov.in
Official Website:
https://www.indembassyuae.gov.in
Kuwait
Phone: +96565501946
Email: community.kuwait@mea.gov.in
Official Website:
https://www.indembkwt.gov.in
Bahrain
Phone: +973-39418071
Official Website:
https://www.indianembassybahrain.gov.in
Oman – Muscat
Toll Free: 80071234
WhatsApp: +96898282270
Email: cw.muscat@mea.gov.in
Email: cons.muscat@mea.gov.in
Official Website:
https://www.indemb-oman.gov.in
Jordan
Phone: +962-770422276
Official Website:
https://www.indembassy-amman.gov.in
Iraq – Baghdad
Phone: +9647716511185
Phone: +9647704444899
Website:
https://www.eoibaghdad.gov.in
Email:
cons.baghdad@mea.gov.in
cons1.baghdad@mea.gov.in
pol.baghdad@mea.gov.in
Indian Missions Monitoring Situation
Indian embassies across the Middle East have confirmed that they are actively tracking security developments and remain ready to assist citizens in case of emergencies.
Authorities have reiterated that Indian nationals should rely only on official government sources and embassy communications for accurate information and avoid spreading unverified reports on social media.
The Ministry of External Affairs stated that additional advisories will be issued if the regional situation changes.
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