Tel Aviv/Tehran. The Indian embassies in Israel and Iran on Sunday issued a new ‘important advisory’ to their citizens after Iran’s unexpected missile and drone attacks, advising them to remain calm and follow security protocols. Along with this, additional helpline numbers have also been started.
In response to Israel’s alleged attack on Iran’s diplomatic mission in the Syrian capital Damascus on April 1 and the killing of its two top commanders, Iran and its proxies fired 330 missiles and carried out drone attacks on Israel late Saturday night. Following the attacks carried out by Iran on the intervening night of Saturday-Sunday, the Indian Embassy in Israel issued a new ‘important advisory’ for its citizens.
“In view of the recent incidents in the region, all Indian nationals in Israel are advised to remain calm and follow the safety protocols issued by the local authorities,” the Indian Embassy said in an ‘important advisory’ posted on its social media handle. “The Embassy is closely monitoring the situation and is in touch with Israeli authorities and members of the Indian community to ensure the safety of all our citizens,” it said. It has also requested Indian citizens to register with the embassy through a link already available.
A few hours later, the Indian Embassy in Tehran said it had activated additional telephone lines for its citizens. The Indian Embassy in Tehran, the capital of Iran, informed on the social media platform ‘X’ that additional helpline numbers have been activated. For any assistance, please contact the Embassy on +989128109115; +989128109109; +989932179567; +989932179359; +98-21-88755103-5; Contact us on the numbers or at [email protected].”
Earlier on April 12 (Friday), the Indian Embassy in Tehran had also issued an advisory which said, “Travel advisory for Iran and Israel: In view of the prevailing situation in the region, all Indians are advised to “Do not travel to Iran or Israel until further notice.”
The embassy had shared a mail ID and two phone numbers for any assistance. Also asked all Indians living in Iran to register themselves and shared a link in this regard. On the same day, the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv also issued an advisory amid growing fears of a retaliatory attack by Iran advising its citizens to “avoid unnecessary travel, remain calm and follow safety guidelines issued by local authorities.” please follow.”
The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi said India is seriously concerned by the increasing hostility between Israel and Iran, which threatens peace and security in the region. This is the first time that Iran has attacked Israel from its soil. Despite hundreds of missiles being fired at Israel, no country has yet taken any step to evacuate its citizens. Some of those countries, including America, have issued advisories.
Schools and other educational institutions in Israel have suspended their activities until Monday, but government offices and private businesses are largely operating normally and the government has urged everyone to follow the guidelines being issued domestically. Have given instructions.
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Tags: Iran, Israel
FIRST PUBLISHED: April 14, 2024, 23:06 IST