Tehran & Tel Aviv: Amid a sharp and rapid deterioration of the security situation in West Asia, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued a fresh, high-priority travel advisory on June 8, Monday, urging all Indian citizens to completely avoid travelling to Iran and advising those currently within the country to leave immediately.
The emergency communication comes on the heels of major military escalations over the last 24 hours, which have seen multi-city kinetic engagements, airstrikes on strategic installations and heavy projectile salvos across the region.
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“In view of the latest developments in the region, the Embassy reiterates its earlier advice to all Indian Nationals to avoid any travel to Iran. Indian Nationals presently in Iran are also advised to exit the country by available means of transport”, the Indian Embassy in Tehran said.
Marking a sharp escalation of the geopolitical conflict in West Asia, Israel and Iran traded fire on June 8, their war’s 100th day, putting its already fragile truce in serious jeopardy and threatening to reignite all-out regional war. Compounding the maritime security matrix across regional choke points, the Iran-backed Houthis announced they were banning Israeli shipping on the Red Sea, a key shipping lane.
Indian Embassy in Israel issues advisory
Amid a sharp and rapid deterioration of the security situation in West Asia, the Indian Embassy in Israel on June 8, Monday issued an advisory for Indian nationals residing in the country, urging them to exercise “utmost caution” and remain vigilant in view of the prevailing security situation in the region. In a post on X, by the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv, Indian citizens were advised to strictly follow safety instructions issued by the Israeli authorities and the Home Front Command.
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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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The embassy said, “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 advisory further said, “Indian nationals are strongly advised to strictly adhere to the safety guidelines and instructions issued by the Israeli authorities and the Home Front Command.”.
The embassy asked Indian citizens to stay informed through official channels and directed them to access updated safety instructions through the Home Front Command’s website (http://oref.org.il/eng). It also urged Indian nationals to remain close to designated shelters and identify the nearest protected spaces around their homes and workplaces.
“All Indian nationals should remain in close proximity to designated shelters and familiarize themselves with the nearest protected spaces in their area of residence or work”, the advisory said. The embassy advised citizens to avoid unnecessary movement within the country until further notice. “Indian nationals are advised to avoid all non-essential and unnecessary travel within Israel until further notice”, the statement from the Embassy further reiterated.
The mission also encouraged citizens to regularly monitor local news reports, official announcements and emergency alerts for developments related to the security situation. For emergencies, the embassy said, “In case of any emergency, Indian nationals may contact the Embassy of India, Tel Aviv, through the 24×7 helpline: Telephone: +972-54-7520711; +972-54-2428378″. “The Embassy remains closely engaged with the relevant authorities and will continue to issue updates as necessary”, the advisory added.
(With Inputs from ANI)
