As tensions escalate between the United States and Iran, triggering anxiety among Indians stranded across the Middle East, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday announced the establishment of a dedicated control room to assist Indian nationals in Gulf countries.
The government also issued a comprehensive list of Indian embassies in the region along with emergency contact numbers for citizens seeking assistance.
The countries covered include Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Palestine, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Emergency Contact Numbers:
- Bahrain: +973 39418071
- Iran: +989128109115 / +989128109102 / +989128109109 / +989932179359
- 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 (Toll free)
- Qatar: +974 55647502
- Ramallah, Palestine: +970 592916418
- Saudi Arabia (Riyadh): +966 11 4884697 / 800 247 1234 (Toll free)
- Saudi Arabia (Jeddah): +966 126648660 / +966 12 2614093
- United Arab Emirates: +971 543090571 (WhatsApp) / 800 46342 (Toll free)
Additionally, India released three toll-free numbers that can be accessed between 9 am and 9 pm:
- 1800118797 (Toll Free)
- +91 11 2301 2113
- +91 11 2301 4104
- +91 11 2301 7905
Advisory for Indians in the Middle East
Earlier, India issued separate advisories for its nationals in Iran, Qatar, the UAE, Israel and other countries, urging them to avoid unnecessary travel, stay vigilant, and closely monitor local news and official updates.
In a statement, the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi advised Indian nationals in the UAE to exercise caution amid the evolving regional situation. “All Indian nationals in the United Arab Emirates are advised to avoid unnecessary travel, take due care, remain vigilant, and follow safety guidelines and advisories issued by the UAE authorities and the Embassy,” it said.
India has also called for de-escalation in West Asia, underscoring that the safety and well-being of its citizens in the region remains a top priority. “We cannot be impervious to any development that negatively affects them,” the MEA stated on Tuesday.