New Delhi: Within the wake of the escalating tensions in West Asia, India on Wednesday suggested its residents to keep away from all non-essential journey to Iran.
In an advisory, the Ministry of Exterior Affairs (MEA) additionally urged the Indian nationals presently residing in Iran to stay vigilant and keep involved with the Indian Embassy in Tehran.
The advisory got here a day after Iran fired round 200 missiles into Israel in response to Israel’s killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah and different commanders of the militant outfit.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Iran will “pay” for the missile strikes.
“We’re carefully monitoring the current escalation in safety scenario within the area,” the MEA stated.
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“Indian nationals are suggested to keep away from all non-essential journey to Iran. These presently residing in Iran are requested to stay vigilant and keep involved with the Indian Embassy in Tehran,” it stated.
The Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv on Tuesday issued an advisory for Indian nationals residing in Israel.
“In view of the prevailing scenario within the area, all Indian nationals in Israel are suggested to remain vigilant and cling to the security protocols as suggested by the native authorities,” it stated.
“Please train warning, keep away from pointless journey throughout the nation and keep near security shelters,” it stated.
The embassy stated it’s carefully monitoring the scenario and stays in common contact with the Israeli authorities to make sure the security of all Indian nationals.
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