The Ministry of External Affairs has set up a control room to assist those affected by the escalating tension in the Middle East following US-Israel strike on Iran and Tehran’s counter attacks on the US bases in Gulf countries.
According to the ministry, almost one crore Indian citizens live in the Middle East and their safety and well-being is of "utmost priority" for New Delhi. The Control Room can be contacted from 9 am to 9 pm at the following numbers.
1800118797 (Toll Free)
+91 11 2301 2113
+91 11 2301 4104
+91 11 2301 7905
The ministry has also provided the emergency contact numbers of Indian Embassies in the region.
Bahrain: +973 39418071
Iran: +989128109115 / +989128109102 /+989128109109 / +989932179359
Iraq: +964 771 651 1185 / +964 770444 4899
Israel: +972 54 7520711 / +972 54 2428378
Jordan: +962 770 422 276
Kuwait: + 965 65501946
Lebanon: +961 76860128
Oman: +968 98282270 (Whatsapp) / 80071234 (Toll free)
Qatar: +974 55647502
Ramallah, Palestine: +970 592916418
Saudi Arabia (Riyadh): +966 11 4884697 / 800 247 1234 (toll free)
Saudi Arabia (Jeddah): +966 126648660 / +966 12 2614093
United Arab Emirates: +971 543090571 (Whatsapp) / 800 46342 (Toll free)
On Tuesday, India stated that it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the Middle East and will make relevant decisions in the national interest. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) added that it is in constant touch with governments in the region, as well as with other key international partners.
The conflict in West Asia has intensified, with Iran continuing to target several Gulf countries in retaliation for the joint attack by Israel and the U.S. Tehran has launched a wave of strikes, primarily targeting Israeli and U.S. military bases across several Gulf nations, including the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.