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India Urges Restraint in Iran-Gulf Tensions, Issues Travel Advisory

India has expressed deep concern over the escalating military developments in Iran and the Gulf region, calling for restraint and the prioritization of civilian safety. The Ministry of External Affairs emphasized that dialogue and diplomacy are the only way to de-escalate tensions and resolve underlying issues. Indian missions across the Middle East have issued advisories, urging nationals to avoid unnecessary travel and remain vigilant. The situation involves reported missile attacks and retaliatory strikes, leading several countries to close their airspace.

Key Points: India Concerned Over Iran-Gulf Tensions, Advises Citizens

  • India urges restraint and dialogue
  • Sovereignty of states must be respected
  • Advisories issued for Indian nationals
  • Missions in touch with citizens
  • Regional airspace shut amid attacks
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India expresses concern at developments in West Asia

India expresses deep concern over Iran-Gulf developments, urges dialogue and restraint. Indian missions issue advisories for nationals in the region.

"India is deeply concerned at the recent developments in Iran and the Gulf region. We urge all sides to exercise restraint, avoid escalation, and prioritise the safety of civilians. - Ministry of External Affairs"

New Delhi, February 28

India on Saturday expressed its concern at the developments in Iran and the Gulf region and said dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued to de-escalate tensions and address underlying issues.

In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states must be respected.

The statement asked Indians abroad to follow instructions in advisories.

"India is deeply concerned at the recent developments in Iran and the Gulf region. We urge all sides to exercise restraint, avoid escalation, and prioritise the safety of civilians. Dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued to de-escalate tensions and address underlying issues. Sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states must be respected. Our Missions in the region are in touch with Indian nationals and have issued appropriate advisories asking them to remain vigilant, stay in contact with the Missions, and follow local security guidance," the statement read.

Earlier, US President Donald Trump said that the US has begun "major combat operations" in Iran after Israel also said it had launched missile attacks against the country, as per Al Jazeera.

Meanwhile, Iran has retaliated, targeting Israel and US assets in multiple Gulf states. Multiple explosions have been heard in Iran's capital, Tehran, while blasts have also been reported in several other locations across the country.

Several countries across the region have shut their airspace amid the exchange of attacks.

The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi on Saturday issued an advisory for Indian students in the UAE to avoid unnecessary travel.

The advisory was one of the many issued by Indian missions in the Middle East.

"In view of the current regional situation, all Indian nationals in the United Arab Emirates are advised to avoid unnecessary travel, take due care, remain vigilant, follow safety guidelines and advisories as and when issued by the UAE authorities and the Embassy. The Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai are continuing to function normally and will issue updates as necessary," the advisory read.

"For any emergency query, the Indian nationals in the UAE can contact the following numbers: Toll free number: 800-46342 WhatsApp: +971543090571 Email: pbsk.dubai@mea.gov.in and ca.abudhabi@mea.gov.in."

- ANI

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Priya S
My brother is studying in Dubai. We are all very worried. Thank you to our Embassy for the clear advisories and contact numbers. Please stay safe, everyone in the Gulf region. 🙏
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Rohit P
This is a worrying escalation. India's stance is correct—sovereignty must be respected. But I hope our government has a concrete plan for evacuation if things get worse. We have a huge diaspora there.
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Sarah B
Respectfully, while the statement is good, it feels a bit generic. The situation is very volatile. I would have liked to see a stronger call for an immediate ceasefire, given India's growing global stature.
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Vikram M
Oil prices will shoot up because of this. That's going to hit our economy hard. Beyond diplomacy, we need to fast-track our energy security plans. This conflict shows why we can't rely on unstable regions.
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Karthik V
Good to see the missions are proactive. The WhatsApp helpline is a smart move. Hope all our students and workers follow the advice and stay indoors. Safety first.

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