India Issues Security Advisory for Citizens in Middle East Amid Regional Tensions
New Delhi/Maharashtra, 28th February 2026: Amid rising regional tensions in parts of the Middle East and neighbouring regions after the US and Israel attacked Iran, followed by retaliation from Iran, the Government of India has issued a security advisory for Indian nationals residing in several countries, urging heightened caution and strict adherence to local and embassy guidelines.
According to official communication, Indian embassies and representative offices in Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates have advised Indian citizens to remain vigilant, avoid non-essential movement, and closely follow instructions issued by local authorities and Indian missions.
The advisory comes in the backdrop of a volatile security environment in parts of the region. Indian missions are monitoring developments on a continuous basis and issuing updates as required. Citizens have been asked to stay connected with their respective embassies and use official communication channels for verified information.
The Maharashtra government has also appealed to Maharashtrian citizens living abroad to maintain calm and restraint, comply with official advisories, and immediately contact Indian embassies in case of any emergency. The state government said it is closely tracking the situation in coordination with the Union government and Indian diplomatic missions to ensure the safety of its citizens overseas.
Indian nationals have been urged to keep emergency contact details handy and reach out to embassy helplines, which are operational 24×7.
Emergency Contact Details of Indian Missions:
Ramallah (Palestine)
Phone: +970592916418
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Doha (Qatar)
Phone: 00974-55647502
Email: [email protected]
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)
Phone: 00-966-11-4884697
WhatsApp: 00-966-542126748
Toll Free: 800 247 1234
Email: [email protected]
Tel Aviv (Israel)
Phone: +972-54-7520711 / +972-54-2428378
Email: [email protected]
Tehran (Iran)
Phone: +989128109115 / +989128109109 / +989128109102 / +989932179359
Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
Toll Free: 800-46342
WhatsApp: +971543090571
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Kuwait
Phone: +96565501946
Email: [email protected]
Bahrain
Phone: 00973-39418071
Muscat (Oman)
Toll Free: 80071234
WhatsApp: +96898282270
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Jordan
Phone: 00962-770 422 276
Baghdad (Iraq)
Phone: +964 771 651 1185 / +964 770444 4899
Email: [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected]
Authorities reiterated that the safety and security of Indian citizens abroad remains a top priority and advised people not to rely on rumours or unverified information circulating on social media.
