Utmost caution: India issues advisory for citizens in Iran after US-Israel strikes
India Today
Indian Embassy urges nationals in Israel to remain near shelters, avoid non-essential travel as regional tensions escalate following reported strikes on Iran.
India on Saturday issued a security advisory for its nationals in Israel, urging them to exercise the utmost caution and remain vigilant amid escalating regional tensions following reported US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
In an advisory posted on X, the Embassy of India in Tel Aviv asked Indian citizens to strictly follow safety instructions issued by Israeli authorities and the Home Front Command. Nationals were advised to remain close to designated shelters, familiarise themselves with protected spaces near their residence or workplace, and avoid all non-essential travel within Israel until further notice.
The embassy also urged citizens to continuously monitor local news, official announcements and emergency alerts. A 247 emergency helpline has been activated for Indian nationals requiring assistance, while officials said the mission remains in close contact with Israeli authorities and will issue further updates as required.
The advisory came after Israel said it had launched a pre-emptive strike against Iran, escalating tensions in the Middle East and raising fears of a wider regional confrontation. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the operation was aimed at removing threats posed to Israel.
The New York Times, citing a US official, reported that American strikes targeting Iran were also underway. Reuters, quoting sources, said Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei had been moved to a secure location outside Tehran following the attacks.
The latest escalation follows an earlier 12-day aerial conflict between Israel and Iran in June and renewed warnings from the United States and Israel over Tehran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programmes.
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