The growing Indian population in Israel and a relatively smaller number in Iran has good reasons to worry after the Indian missions have released warnings and asked them to connect with the relevant Indian embassies and register.
In travel counseling, the Ministry of External Affairs said: “All Indians are recommended not to travel to Iran or Israel until the next warning.”
Former Indian ambassador KP Fabian said that while the Indians working in these two countries are safe, it is a war zone after all. “The air strike does not distinguish between a military and non -military goal. Everyone is at risk in this extent,” Livemint said.
Who are Indians passengers or live in Iran and Israel?
In Israel, there are an estimated 18,000 to 20,000 Indian nationals, including students and about 85,000 Indian Jews. Their number is constantly growing in the middle of the growing Detente between the two countries. Sources suggest that since 2023 the number of Indian workers in Israel could reach approximately 32,000.
On the basis of a bilateral framework agreement signed with India in November 2023, thousands of Indian workers arrived in Israel. From March 10, 2025 6 694 Indian workers officially arrived in Israel. The Israeli authorities accept these individuals and assign them to 195 Israeli societies. Most of them are employed in the building sector and perform tasks such as building framework, bending of iron and plastering.
According to the Ministry of Outside, about 10,765 Indians currently live in Iran. Many of them are traders, academics or other experts.
The Indian population in Iran is concentrated mainly in two cities, Tehran and Zahidan. Most of them are involved in small businesses. Most are still Indian citizens who continue to maintain strong ties with India.
Amarjiva Lochan, a representative of the Dean, international relations, Delhi, said that relations between Indian citizens and locals, Israel and Iran, are very healthy. “The good reason for advice is the general warning in the war zone. Moreover, the Indians are susceptible to blasting the mouth, and it can be problematic,” he said.
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