The Ministry of External Affairs has expressed deep concern over the increasing conflict in the Gulf region during the holy month of Ramadan. On Tuesday, the official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal said in a statement that the situation in West Asia is continuously worsening which is a matter of great concern for India. India is a neighbor of the region and about 10 million Indian citizens live and work there. The government has appealed to all parties to exercise restraint and resolve the issue through dialogue.
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Safety advisory and important instructions for Indians
The safety of Indians living in Gulf countries is the biggest priority for the government. Indian missions in Tehran, Doha, Dubai and other cities have advised citizens to remain vigilant. The embassies have clearly said that people should come out of their homes only when there is urgent work and should avoid going near any military or sensitive place. It is most important right now to follow the safety instructions issued by the local government.
The government also said that some Indian citizens have lost their lives or are missing in attacks on ships, which is very sad. Meanwhile, preparations for relief work have been started. Indigo Airlines is planning to run 10 special flights from Jeddah to major cities of India like Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi and Ahmedabad to bring back the stranded people.
Big impact on inflation and flights
The impact of this struggle is now visible on the pockets of the common man as well. According to reports, air fares are skyrocketing. There have been reports of fares for flights from Delhi to London reaching Rs 9 lakh in some cases. Apart from this, an increase of up to 40% has been seen in the prices of natural gas in Europe, which may impact the global market.
Main points related to the conflict:
Affected countries: The threat of missile or drone attacks has been seen in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain.
Economic Shock: Energy security is under threat due to targeting of oil refineries and merchant ships.
India’s side: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described the situation as serious and has emphasized on bringing peace through diplomacy.
Travel Obstacles: Many flights are being canceled or diverted due to closure of airspace over Iran and Gulf countries.