India Sets Up Control Room to Assist Nationals Amid Middle East Crisis
As tensions escalate between the US and Iran, panic has gripped Indians stranded in the Middle East. In response, 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 released a list of Indian embassies in the region along with emergency contact numbers. Countries covered include Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Emergency Contact Numbers:
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Bahrain: +973 39418071
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Iran: +989128109115 / +989128109102 / +989128109109 / +989932179359
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Iraq: +964 771 651 1185 / +964 770 444 4899
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Israel: +972 54 7520711 / +972 54 2428378
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Jordan: +962 770 422 276
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Kuwait: +965 65501946
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Lebanon: +961 76860128
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Oman: +968 98282270 (WhatsApp) / 80071234 (Toll free)
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Qatar: +974 55647502
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Ramallah, Palestine: +970 592916418
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Saudi Arabia (Riyadh): +966 11 4884697 / 800 247 1234 (Toll free)
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Saudi Arabia (Jeddah): +966 126648660 / +966 12 2614093
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United Arab Emirates: +971 543090571 (WhatsApp) / 800 46342 (Toll free)
India has also provided three toll-free numbers that can be contacted from 9 am to 9 pm:
+91 11 2301 4104 | +91 11 2301 7905
Advisory for Indian Nationals
The MEA has previously advised Indians in Iran, Qatar, UAE, Israel, and other countries to avoid unnecessary travel and monitor local channels for updates.
The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi specifically urged nationals in the UAE to “avoid unnecessary travel, remain vigilant, follow safety guidelines, and adhere to advisories issued by UAE authorities.”
