tgifbet night owl 'Avoid Non-Essential Travel', 'Exercise Caution': Advisories For Indian Nationals In Iran, Israel Amid Tensions
Indians in Israel (Representational Image) Photo: PTI Indians in Israel (Representational Image) Photo: PTI 
In view of the escalating tensions following the latest Iranian missile attack on Tuesday targeting Israel, the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv issued an advisory for all Indian nationals living in the country. Taking cognisance of the impact of the ongoing conflict, the advisory asked Indian citizens to stay vigilant and adhere to the protocols as advised by the local authorities.
"Please exercise caution, avoid unnecessary travel within the country and stay close to the safety shelters. The Embassy is closely monitoring the situatiuon and remains in regular touch with the Israeli authorities to ensure the safety of all our nationals," the advisory read.
📢*IMPORTANT ADVISORY FOR INDIAN NATIONALS IN ISRAEL* Link : https://t.co/OEsz3oUtBJ pic.twitter.com/llt83IwIZ0
— India in Israel (@indemtel) October 1, 2024
Iran Attacks Israel: Iran Fires Over 100 Missiles; Israelis Cleared To Leave Bomb Shelters Similarly, in view of the soaring tension in the Middle-Eastern region, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday issued a travel advisory for Indian regarding travel to Iran.
" We are closely monitoring the recent escalation in security situation in the region. Indian nationals are advised to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran. Those currently residing in Iran are requested to remain vigilant and stay in contact with Indian Embassy in Tehran", the advisory read.
Travel advisory for Indian nationals regarding Iran:https://t.co/FhUhy3fA5k pic.twitter.com/tPFJXl6tQy
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) October 2, 2024Further taking into cognisance the enormity of the ongoing conflict MEA also issued an official statement regarding the in tension in West Asia.
"We are deeply concerned at the escalation of security Situation in West Asia and reiterate our call for restraint by all concerned and protection of civilians", the statement read.
"It is important that the conflict doesn't take a wider regional dimension and we urge that all issues be addressed through dialogue and diplomace are deeply concerned at the escalation of security Situation in West Asia and reiterate our call for restraint by all concerned and protection of civilians", it added.
Statement on the evolving situation in West Asia:https://t.co/6SNjnBHOUT pic.twitter.com/BxVAFTjuWv
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) October 2, 2024Adding to the escalating tension across the Middle East, Iran in a fresh salvo fired missiles towards Israeli capital Tel Aviv. Social media platforms and Iranian TV stations are flooded with footage of missiles being launched in the darkness from unidentified locations in Iran.
Amid the alleged Iranian attack, waves of sirens reportedly sounded across Israel. As per the IDF, Tehran had launched over 150 missiles towards the state.
"In response to the martyrdom of Ismail Haniyeh, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, and Nilforooshan, we targeted the heart of the occupied territories," a statement by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran read.
Mid-East Tensions: Eight IDF Soldiers Killed In Lebanon; Hamas Behind Jaffa Mass Shooting | Highlights According to Iran's official statement, the attack targeted air and radar bases as well as security apparatus that planned the killing of senior Hamas and Hezbollah figures.
While confirming the attack on Israeltgifbet night owl, Iran referenced the recent deaths of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Revolutionary Guard Gen. Abbas Nilforushan, both killed in an Israeli airstrike. Iran's official statement also mentioned the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, a top leader of Hamas in Tehran in July.