Iran-Israel war update: Indian embassies issue advisories, emergency contact numbers for citizens | Check country-wise details | World News

2 min readMar 1, 2026 12:16 AM Iran-Israel war 2026: Indian embassies in several countries have issued advisories for Indian citizens amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel and the rise in tensions across the Middle East. It urged the citizens to remain vigilant, stay in contact with the missions and follow local security guidance.
Iran-Israel war latest news: MEA calls for immediate de-escalation
The Minry of External Affairs (MEA) has urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint and avoid escalation, emphasising that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries must be respected. It also stated that India is deeply concerned at the recent developments in Iran and the Gulf region.
“We urge all sides to exercise restraint, avoid escalation, and prioritise the safety of civilians. Dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued to de-escalate tensions and address underlying issues. Sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states must be respected,” it added.

Indian Embassy issues emergency contact numbers for citizens | check country-wise details
The MEA said its missions in the Middle East are in touch with Indian nationals and have issued appropriate advisories asking them to remain vigilant and follow local security guidance. It advised its nationals in Iran, Israel, Jordan, Qatar, the UAE and Palestine to exercise utmost caution and remain vigilant.

🚨 Indian Embassy Issues Emergency Contact Numbers for Citizens
Helpline numbers and email IDs across 10 countries in the Middle East & West Asia

10
Countries Covered

18+
Helpline Numbers

MEA
Minry of External Affairs

Country
Helpline Numbers
Email ID

Syria
Damascus

+963 – 993385973

cons.damascus@mea.gov.in

Oman
Muscat

Toll Free: 8007 1234
WhatsApp: +968 9828 2270

cons.muscat@mea.gov.in

Iraq
Baghdad

+964 771 651 1185 (English & Hindi)
+964 770444 4899 (Arabic)

cons.baghdad@mea.gov.in
cons1.baghdad@mea.gov.in
pol.baghdad@mea.gov.in

Qatar
Doha

00974-55647502

cons.doha@mea.gov.in

Palestine
Ramallah

+970592916418

repoffice@mea.gov.in
cons.ramallah@mea.gov.in

Saudi Arabia
Riyadh

00-966-11-4884697
00-966-542126748
800 247 1234

sw.riyadh@mea.gov.in

UAE
Abu Dhabi

Toll Free: 800-46342
WhatsApp: +971543090571

pbsk.dubai@mea.gov.in
ca.abudhabi@mea.gov.in

Bahrain
Manama

00973-39418071

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Kuwait
Kuwait City

+965 65501946

community.kuwait@mea.gov.in

Israel
Tel Aviv

+972-54-7520711
+972-54-2428378

cons1.telaviv@mea.gov.in

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