Following a joint attack by Israel and the US against Iran, India has issued a travel advisory urging its citizens in Israel and Iran to exercise utmost caution and remain vigilant.
Key Points
- India advises its citizens in Israel and Iran to exercise extreme caution and vigilance due to the prevailing regional security situation.
- Indian nationals are urged to adhere strictly to safety guidelines issued by Israeli authorities and the Home Front Command.
- The advisory recommends that Indian citizens avoid non-essential travel and stay indoors or close to designated shelters.
- Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran, escalating regional tensions and prompting increased security measures.
India has issued an advisory for its citizens in Israel to 'exercise utmost caution and remain vigilant at all times' after the country launched a joint attack with the United States against Iran.
The Indian Embassy in Iran also issued an advisory, urging citizens to exercise 'utmost caution' and 'remain indoors as far as possible' amid the ongoing regional tensions.
In its advisory to citizens in Israel, India 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.'
'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 post on X said.
'All Indian nationals should remain in close proximity to designated shelters and familiarise themselves with the nearest protected spaces in their area of residence or work,' it said.
'Indian nationals are advised to avoid all non-essential and unnecessary travel within Israel until further notice. Citizens are encouraged to monitor local news, official announcements, and emergency alerts regularly,' it added.
'The Embassy remains closely engaged with the relevant authorities and will continue to issue updates as necessary,' it added.
The Embassy in Iran also advised Indian citizens to 'exercise utmost caution'.
'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,' the embassy said in a post on X.
It further said that all the Indian nationals may also consider to monitor news, maintain social awareness and await any further guidance from the Embassy of India.
Escalation of Conflict
Israel launched a daylight attack Saturday on Iran's capital, with a cloud of smoke rising from the city's downtown.
The first apparent strike happened near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
"The State of Israel has launched a preemptive strike against Iran to remove threats to the State of Israel," Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said.
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) Home Front Command warned civilians to stay close to bomb shelters as sirens sounded across the country.
A message from the Home Front command said that "due to the security situation," civilians should ensure they know what the optimal protected shelter near them is and avoid non-essential travel.
US President Donald Trump on Saturday called on the Iranian people to take over the government.
He also said that US has begun 'major combat operations in Iran' after Israel launched strikes.
Trump called the attacks on Iran 'a noble mission', saying they were necessary because of Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons and missile systems that could reach the US.
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