Iran-Israel war: Modi speaks to Gulf leaders over safety of Indians as first Indian casualty reported

Modi engages Gulf leaders on Indian safety as first casualty reported in Iran-Israel conflict amid escalating tensions.

Against the backdrop of the continued conflict in the Gulf, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with the King of Bahrain, Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Bin Salman.

The conversation came even as the first Indian casualty of the U.S.-Israel vs Iran conflict was confirmed by the Indian Embassy in Oman, which announced that an Indian sailor onboard oil tanker MKD Vyom has died. The Maritime Security Centre of Oman also confirmed the casualty of the Indian national in an announcement on Monday (March 2, 2026), saying that the oil tanker was hit by an explosive-laden boat northwest of Sultan Qaboos Port and its crew were evacuated following an “outbreak of fire”.

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“India condemns the recent attacks on Saudi Arabia in violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity. We agreed that the earliest restoration of regional peace and stability is of utmost importance,” Mr. Modi said after his conversation with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. “I thanked him for looking after the well-being of the Indian community in these difficult times,” he added.

Mr. Modi also announced his conversation with King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa and thanked him for the “steadfast support extended to the Indian community in Bahrain”. “India condemns the attacks on Bahrain and stands in solidarity with its people in this difficult hour,” he said.

The Indian Prime Minister’s telephone conversation with the regional leaders came even as the Embassy of India in Oman expressed its “deepest condolences on the tragic demise of an Indian national onboard MKD Vyomi”.