The Indian Embassy in Israel has issued a security and travel advisory for Indian nationals due to escalating tensions with Iran. This came after Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared an “immediate state of emergency throughout the country” on Saturday.
Advising citizens to exercise caution and avoid non-essential travel, it said, “Due to the prevailing security situation in the region, all Indian nationals in Israel are advised to exercise utmost caution and remain vigilant at all times.
A travel advisory warned Indian citizens against unnecessary travel: “Indian nationals are advised to avoid all non-essential and unnecessary travel within Israel until further notice.”
The statement added, “Indian nationals are strongly advised to strictly follow the security guidelines and instructions issued by the Israeli authorities and the Home Front Command.
Indian nationals will be able to access the updated instructions at
What to do in an emergency?
in case of emergency, Indian nationals should contact the Embassy of India in Tel Aviv through the 24/7 helpline +972-54-7520711 or send an email to cons1.telaviv@mea.gov.in
The advisory further urged all Indian nationals to stay in close proximity to designated shelters and familiarize themselves with the nearest protected areas in their area of residence or work.
5. Indian nationals are advised to avoid all non-essential and unnecessary travel within Israel until further notice.
He advised Indian nationals to follow safety guidelines, monitor local news and emergency alerts.
Indian Embassy in Iran issues security advisory
The Indian Embassy in Iran has also issued an advisory advising citizens to exercise caution and stay indoors if possible. The statement said, “In view of the evolving situation, all Indian nationals in Iran are advised to exercise utmost caution, avoid unnecessary movement and stay indoors as much as possible. Indians may also continue to monitor news, maintain situational awareness and wait for further instructions from the Indian Embassy.”
According to a report by Iran’s Tasnim news agency, seven missiles hit Tehran on Saturday. These airstrikes targeted the presidential palace and the compound of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
US President Donald Trump confirmed the United States’ involvement in the attacks, saying Washington had launched “major combat operations in Iran” following Israeli action in Tehran earlier in the day. The development comes a day after Iran offered to help “de-escalate” tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
