Indian diplomatic missions across the Gulf have issued advisories urging Indian nationals to exercise utmost caution and follow local authorities’ guidance after a joint US‑Israel strike on Iran. Embassies and consulates said they are operating normally and provided emergency contact details.
United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi and Dubai): The Embassy in Abu Dhabi asked Indians in the UAE to avoid unnecessary travel, stay vigilant and follow UAE authorities’ and the Embassy’s safety advisories. The Embassy and the Consulate General in Dubai said they are functioning normally. Emergency contacts: Toll‑free 800‑46342, WhatsApp +971543090571, emails [email protected] and [email protected].
Saudi Arabia (Riyadh and Jeddah): The Embassy in Riyadh advised Indian nationals to remain vigilant and adhere to local safety guidance and Embassy advisories. The Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate in Jeddah are functioning normally and will issue updates as needed. Emergency contacts: 00‑966‑11‑4884697, 00‑966‑542126748 (WhatsApp only), and 800 247 1234 (toll‑free).
Jordan: The Embassy urged Indian nationals and tourists to exercise utmost caution, stay safe and follow local advisories. It asked Indian tourists to leave Jordan immediately before commercial flight operations are disrupted. Emergency number: 00962‑770 422 276.
Bahrain: The Embassy advised Indians to take due care, follow Embassy and local advisories, and said it is operating as usual. A 24/7 helpline was shared: 00973‑39418071.
Palestine (Ramallah): The Representative Office advised Indian nationals to remain vigilant, follow local safety and emergency procedures, avoid unnecessary movement, and provided contacts: +970592916418 and [email protected] / [email protected].
The joint US‑Israel action has triggered wider regional hostilities: Iran’s paramilitary launched drones and missiles toward Israel; Bahrain reported a missile attack on a US Navy fleet headquarters; witnesses reported sirens and explosions in Kuwait and explosions were reported in Qatar. Iraq and the UAE announced airspace closures.
By PTI. Updated: 04:24 PM Feb 28, 2026 IST
