Iran-Israel war: India issues emergency helplines for citizens across West Asia

Indian missions across West Asia on Saturday issued fresh advisories for citizens, urging them to remain vigilant and strictly follow safety guidelines issued by local authorities. The advisories came hours after the US and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran, triggering wider regional tensions.

Embassies said they are functioning normally and shared 24x7 helpline numbers and email IDs for Indians seeking assistance.

United Arab Emirates

The Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi urged Indian nationals 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.”


It said the embassy and the Consulate General of India, Dubai are continuing to function normally.

Contact type	Details
Toll-free number	800-46342
WhatsApp	+971 543090571
Email	pbsk.dubai@mea.gov.in
Email	ca.abudhabi@mea.gov.in

Saudi Arabia

The Embassy of India, Riyadh asked Indian nationals to “remain vigilant” and strictly adhere to safety guidelines prevalent in the country.

The embassy in Riyadh and the consulate in Jeddah are functioning normally and will issue updates as necessary.

Contact type	Details
24x7 Helpline	00-966-11-4884697
WhatsApp only	00-966-542126748
Toll-free	800 247 1234
Email	cw.riyadha@mea.gov.in

Jordan

The Embassy of India, Amman advised Indian nationals and tourists to “exercise utmost caution, stay safe and follow advisories issued by local authorities diligently.”

It further advised Indian tourists to leave Jordan “immediately before operations of commercial flights get disrupted.”

Contact type	Details
Emergency contact	00962-770 422 276

Bahrain

The Embassy of India, Bahrain advised Indian nationals to take due care and follow news and advisories issued by the embassy and local authorities. It said operations are continuing “as usual.”

Contact type	Details
24x7 Helpline	00973-39418071

Palestine

The Representative Office of India to Palestine urged Indian nationals in Palestine to “remain vigilant” and observe locally advised safety and emergency procedures. “Please exercise caution and avoid unnecessary movement,” it said.

Contact type	Details
Phone	+970 592916418
Email	repoffice@mea.gov.in
Email	cons.ramallah@mea.gov.in