India’s Ministry of External Affairs has established a special control room in New Delhi to assist Indian nationals amid escalating military tensions in the Middle East. The government has also issued helpline numbers and placed Indian embassies in Gulf countries on alert while advising citizens to remain vigilant.
The Ministry of External Affairs said the control room has been set up to respond to the evolving security situation in West Asia and the Gulf region and to assist Indian citizens who may require support. Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the facility will help address queries from Indians in the region and provide necessary assistance.
According to the ministry, the control room will operate daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. It will provide information related to travel, safety, evacuation and local developments. Citizens seeking assistance can contact the following helpline numbers: 1800118797, +91 11 2301 2113, +91 11 2301 4104 and +91 11 2301 7905.
The government said the situation in the region continues to evolve and advised people to rely only on official information and avoid rumours.
Indian embassies across the Middle East have also been placed on alert and have issued emergency contact numbers to provide local assistance. These numbers can be contacted in emergency situations at any time.
Emergency contact numbers issued by Indian missions include: Bahrain: +973 39418071; Iran: +98 9128109115 / +98 912810910 / +98 932179359; 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; Qatar: +974 55647502; Ramallah, Palestine: +970 592916418; Saudi Arabia Riyadh: +966 11 4884697 / 800 247 1234; Saudi Arabia Jeddah: +966 126648660 / +966 12 2614093; United Arab Emirates: +971 543090571 (WhatsApp) / 800 46342.
According to the information provided, the current tensions in the region intensified after military developments that began on February 28. Following attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran, the situation escalated further. Iran carried out retaliatory actions, raising security concerns across the region.
Iranian state media confirmed that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and several senior officials were killed in the attacks. Subsequent exchanges of attacks and counterattacks have intensified across the region.
Iran targeted Israeli positions, United States military bases and strategic locations in the Gulf region. The confrontation has increased security concerns across the Middle East.
The government stated that the safety of Indian citizens abroad remains its priority. A large number of Indians work in Gulf countries, while others are present in the region for employment, business or transit.
The control room and helpline arrangements have been set up to ensure that Indians receive assistance in case of any emergency. The Ministry of External Affairs said it is continuously monitoring the situation in the region.
The government has advised Indian citizens in the Middle East and Gulf region to follow instructions issued by local authorities. Citizens have also been advised to avoid unnecessary travel and stay away from crowded and sensitive locations.
In case of any difficulty, citizens have been asked to contact the nearest Indian embassy or the issued helpline numbers and to rely only on official sources of information rather than unverified reports circulating on social media.
