Indian Embassies in West Asia issue advisories, urge Indians to exercise 'utmost caution'
Indian Embassies in West Asia on Saturday issued advisories for its nationals in several countries affected by conflict and asked them to exercise caution and seek help from helpline or email contacts.
New Delhi: Amid the increasing tension in the Middle East and Gulf region, many Indian nationals are stranded in other countries. Following US-Israel joint attack on Iran, India embassies in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Abu Dhabi have issued advisories and asked their citizens to exercise caution.
What does the advisory warn?
Indian Embassies in West Asia on Saturday issued advisories for its nationals in several countries affected by conflict and asked them to exercise caution and seek help from helpline or email contacts.
What is the advisory for Indians in Iran?
The Embassy of India in Tehran advised Indian nationals to "remain cautious and limit movement".
The advisory states, "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. Indians may also continue to monitor the news, maintain situational awareness and await any further guidance from the Embassy of India."
The embassy also shared its emergency contact numbers, +989128109115 +989128109109 +989128109102 +989932179359.
What is the advisory for Indians in Israel?
The Embassy of India in Tel Aviv also issued a advisory stating, "In view of the prevailing security situation in the region, all Indian nationals in Israel are advised to exercise utmost caution and remain vigilant at all times."
The embassy also shared its emergency contact numbers, +972-54-7520711 and e-mail, cons1.telaviv@mea.gov.in.
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— India in Israel (@indemtel) February 28, 2026
In view of the prevailing security situation in the region, all Indian nationals in Israel are advised to exercise utmost caution and remain vigilant at all times.
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What is the advisory for Indians in UAE?
The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi in an advisory issued on Saturday said that the embassy and the consulate are in touch with UAE authorities.
"The Embassy and Consulate are in touch with the UAE authorities and airlines for taking care of the Indian passengers stranded at the airports in UAE due to temporary and precautionary airspace closure," the advisory said.
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— India in UAE (@IndembAbuDhabi) February 28, 2026
What is the advisory for Indians in Qatar?
The Indian embassy in Doha on Saturday asked its nationals to take due care and follow news and advisories as and when issued by local authorities.
"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. Our Embassy is continuing to function as usual," the advisory read.
"Everyone is requested to follow the emergency alert sent by local authorities that in the interest of public safety, everyone is urged to stay away from the vicinity of military sites and stay inside buildings, whether in homes or elsewhere, and not to go out or move except for the utmost necessity to avoid exposure to any risks," it added.
What is the advisory for Indians in Kuwait?
The Indian embassy in Kuwait on Saturday asked its nationals to remain vigilant, strictly follow safety guidelines and official advisories, and exercise caution at all times.
What is the advisory for Indians in Saudi Arabia?
The Indian Embassy in Riyadh on Saturday advised its nationals in Saudi Arabia to remain vigilant and strictly adhere to safety guidelines issued by local authorities.
The Embassy has also released 24×7 emergency helpline numbers, 00-966-11-4884697, 00-966-542126748 (WhatsApp only), and toll-free number 800 247 1234. Assistance is also available via cw.riyadh@mea.gov.in.
